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California Democrats shrug at their choices in packed race to replace Newsom

About 10% of California’s 23 million voters had cast ballots as Democrats weighed a crowded field with no clear frontrunner, officials said.

  • California Democrats face difficulty choosing a candidate in the crowded race to replace Governor Newsom due to a lack of clear frontrunners.
  • Voting started in early May for the June 2 primary, but Democrats have returned ballots slower than usual amid a chaotic campaign.
  • The top-two primary system places all candidates on one ballot, causing concern among Democrats about Republican candidates advancing.
  • Some Democrats delay voting to see if a candidate gains clear support, relying on late polls to decide in the race.
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California Democrats shrug at their choices in packed race to replace Newsom

The crowded race for California governor still has no clear front-runner with only days left for voters to decide which two candidates to advance to the general election in November.

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Durango Herald broke the news on Wednesday, May 27, 2026.
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