California Democratic Party likely won't endorse a candidate for governor and most statewide offices

California Democrats fail to endorse candidate for governor

None of the nine gubernatorial hopefuls received the number of votes needed to ensure the party’s endorsement.

California Democrats declined to endorse a candidate for governor at their convention. Here’s what that means.

California Democrats walked away from their annual convention this weekend without making an endorsement for their anointed successor to Gov. Gavin Newsom. With eight candidates eligible for the state party’s endorsement — San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan jumped into the race too late to be considered — the odds that 60% of delegates would coalesce around one candidate were low. But with some candidates who have been consistently polling toward the bac…

California Democratic Party likely won't endorse a candidate for governor and most statewide offices

The California Democratic Party likely won't endorse anyone in the race for governor or statewide offices ahead of the primary election in June.

California Democrats can’t pick a favorite as 9 candidates vie to replace Newsom

Billionaire Tom Steyer and Rep. Eric Swalwell clash at California Democratic Party convention. Candidates vie for endorsement amidst concerns of Republican advancement.

Democratic candidates run away from the billionaire tax

I spent Saturday walking around the California Democratic Party convention, looking for candidates for statewide office who are willing to publicly support the potential billionaire tax for the fall ballot. I didn’t find many. Eight Democrats are running for governor. In most conventions I’ve covered, candidates typically speak to the assembled delegates, then make themselves available to the news media. This time, with such a packed house, each…

San Francisco hosts California Democratic Convention ahead 2026 elections

By John Ramos Over the weekend, San Francisco’s Moscone Center played host to the California Democratic Convention. While no one was expecting any big decisions about endorsing a candidate for governor, it was an opportunity for people to get together to begin deciding the future of the Democratic Party in California. The discussion began out on the sidewalk, with people rallying over various issues, from immigration enforcement to Israel, with …