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California Democrats Can’t Decide on a Governor. Don’t Count on Newsom or Pelosi for Help
Eric Swalwell’s exit and a new poll have tightened the Democratic field, with Tom Steyer leading at 14% and Xavier Becerra surging to 10%, analysts said.
- Following allegations of sexual misconduct, Rep. Eric Swalwell dropped out of the California governor's race and resigned from his U.S. House seat this week, leaving the Democratic field scrambling with seven candidates splitting votes less than three weeks before ballots are sent.
- This race marks California's first truly open Democratic primary in 16 years, creating an unwieldy environment where none of the seven major candidates amassed more than 25% of the vote at the February endorsing convention, falling far short of the 60% threshold needed.
- A recent Emerson poll shows Tom Steyer rising to 14% support, while Republican candidates Steve Hilton and Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco remain competitive, with Hilton leading the entire field at 17%.
- Refusing to intervene, top Democrats including Governor Gavin Newsom and former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi remain on the sidelines; Christine Pelosi noted her mother "is not going to" get involved in the contest.
- Starting in early May, ballots will go out to every California voter, and California Democratic Party Chair Rusty Hicks announced the party will release ongoing polls every 10 days to monitor the potential GOP lockout.
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·Bakersfield, United States
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Can Newsom Clean Up California’s Messy Governor’s Race?
Can Gavin Newsom clean up California’s messy governor’s face? The implosion of Eric Swalwell’s candidacy has revived fears of Republicans winning both general-election spots. Democrats may need the incumbent to step in.
·New York, United States
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