A former Democratic leader in the state Assembly announced his entry into the 2026 governor’s race, pledging to make housing prices and affordability the center of his campaign. At 27, Ian Calderon ...

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Former state Assemblymember Ian Calderon is the latest Democrat to jump into the crowded race to replace Gov. Gavin Newsom next year. Calderon, 39, cast himself as the voice of a ...

Former California Senate President Toni Atkins announced she is dropping out of the 2026 race for governor, seeing no clear path to victory. Meanwhile, former state Assemblyman Ian Calderon has jumped ...

Former Assembly Majority Leader Ian Calderon, the first millennial elected to the California Assembly and the youngest Assembly majority leader in state history, is running for governor, joining a ...

This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Former state lawmaker Ian Calderon is joining the crowded 2026 race for California governor, he announced Tuesday. The ...