California has never elected a female governor, but Katie Porter’s entry to 2026 race raises the odds
Experts say the 2026 race for California governor is drawing strong female candidates. Ex-Rep. Katie Porter is the latest to join the field.
Katie Porter wants to do these two things if she becomes California governor
Katie Porter held the first event of her 2026 gubernatorial campaign Thursday night at the East Bay senior community of Rossmoor by promising a two-pronged approach: protecting Californians from the excesses of the Trump administration and lowering the cost of living.
Katie Porter vows to stand up to Trump as she enters race for California governor
Former Orange County Rep. Katie Porter is the latest politician joining the competitive 2026 race for California governor. All eyes are on former Vice President Kamala Harris.
Katie Porter Former OC Rep, Announces Run for Governor
Katie Porter, the former Democratic congresswoman from Irvine who ran for U.S. Senate and lost in the primary in 2024, is running for governor of California, she announced in a video Tuesday. Porter joins an already crowded field for the 2026 election to succeed the termed-out Gavin Newsom.
Katie Porter enters California governor’s race
The BriefFormer Democratic U.S. House member Katie Porter announced her candidacy for California governor in 2026.Porter, who previously ran for U.S. Senate, joins other Democratic candidates such as former LA Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa in the race to succeed Gov.
Former congress member Katie Porter is running for governor of California
The list of candidates for California's next governor has grown with the addition of the former Democratic U.S. House member.
Katie Porter announces run for California governor
The announcement comes as former vice president Kamala Harris considers her own run for the seat or a possible 2028 presidential run.
Former Rep. Katie Porter announces run for California governor
Katie Porter, a former member of Congress from Orange County who ran for a U.S. Senate seat and lost in the primary election in March 2024, is running for governor of California, she announced in a video Tuesday.
Kamala Harris Remains the Wild Card as Katie Porter Enters CA Governor Race
Former Democratic Representative Katie Porter's early lead in the California gubernatorial race could be erased if former Vice President Kamala Harris chooses to jump into the race. Newsweek reached out to Porter's campaign for comment via email.
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Toni Atkins Is Running for Governor. What She Says About DEI, Kamala Harris.
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Katie Porter Will Run for California Governor
The former congresswoman is the most prominent candidate so far to start a campaign in the 2026 contest. But the race could ...