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Democrats fear being locked out of the November governor’s race. Could it lead to changes in California’s top-two primary system?

California’s top-two primary system was designed to reward broad appeal and push candidates toward the political middle.

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Crowded race: 10 candidates officially running to be your next governor of California

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The field is set: Meet the candidates officially running for California governor

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Republican Steve Hilton leads CA governor polls and Democrats don’t get why | Opinion

California’s gubernatorial race is exposing an elitist culture within the Democratic Party that is out of touch with who voters are and what they care about.

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California governor candidate Ian Calderon drops out, endorses US Rep. Eric Swalwell

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Anxiety grows among California Democrats as gubernatorial candidates rebuff calls to drop out

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Steyer questions Swalwell’s eligibility to run for California governor

The billionaire climate activist’s campaign also asked the state to enforce a dormant five-year residency requirement for candidates.

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California Governor Gavin Newsom Orders Flags At Half-Staff Today As Reverend Jesse Jackson Is Laid To Rest

March 6, 2026 - SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom has ordered flags at the State Capitol and all state buildings to be flown at half-staff in honor of civil rights leader Reverend Jesse Jackson as the nation prepares to lay him to rest.