Former Obama speechwriter Jon Lovett questioned former Democratic California Rep. Katie Porter during a Friday podcast about whether she would

Former congresswoman Katie Porter on Tuesday announced her 2026 candidacy for governor of California. "What California needs now is a little bit of hope and a whole lot of grit. Fresh blood and new ideas.

Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco, a Republican, announced his run for California governor in February. Others that have announced runs for California governor include hospitality businessman Stephen Cloobeck and Butch Ware, a member of the Green Party.