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Betty Yee drops out of California governor’s race
Yee said internal polling and weak fundraising left her without a path to win, and her name will still appear on the June ballot.
- On Monday, former State Controller Betty Yee suspended her California gubernatorial campaign, citing insufficient donor support and consistently low polling numbers that failed to gain traction with voters.
- State Democratic Party Chairman Rusty Hicks had pressured lower-polling candidates to exit, fearing a crowded field could splinter the vote and allow two Republicans to advance in California's nonpartisan 'jungle primary.'
- Yee branded herself 'Boring Betty' to contrast with scandal-plagued former Congressman Eric Swalwell, lamenting that 'conflict sells' in modern politics rather than the experience she emphasized.
- Her departure leaves six prominent Democrats in the race to replace termed-out Governor Gavin Newsom, though the field remains unpredictable as voters prepare for the June 2 primary election.
- While Yee did not immediately endorse a successor, she plans to focus on protecting voting security and supporting competitive House races during the 2026 midterm elections.
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Another Democrat exits California's crowded gubernatorial race weeks before the June 2 primary election
Former California state Controller Betty Yee suspended her gubernatorial campaign Monday, citing fundraising challenges and low polling numbers as the June 2 primary approaches.
·New York, United States
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Democrat Betty Yee exits California governor’s race
Betty Yee — a former state controller — announced Monday she was suspending her campaign, just over a week after fellow Democrat and former US Rep. Eric Swalwell left the race following sexual assault allegations that he denies.
·Atlanta, United States
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Another Democrat exits crowded campaign for California governor
Another Democrat is exiting the crowded contest for California governor. Former State Controller Betty Yee announced Monday that she was suspending her campaign.
·United States
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