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Former Rep. Katie Porter launches run for California governor

Former Democratic U.S. House member Katie Porter announced her candidacy for California governor in 2026, joining a crowded field of candidates that may change if Kamala Harris decides to run.
In her campaign video, Porter stated her commitment to challenging the Trump administration on issues affecting Californians.
Porter emphasized that during her time in Congress, she held the Trump administration accountable for actions harming Americans.
Porter declared her intention to never back down against Trump, particularly regarding disaster relief and immigrant rights.

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The Blaze

Katie Porter announces run for California governor — and may go head-to-head against Kamala Harris

Former Rep. Katie Porter (D-Calif.) announced a run for California governor after failing to win the Democratic Party's nomination for one of California's seats in the U.S. Senate. Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom will be term-limited out of office in 2026, and Democrats are anxiously watching to see who will take the mantle for the populous left-leaning state. Porter has not yet won a statewide election but has made a name for herself during her ti…

2 days ago·United States

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KQED

Porter Enters Crowded Field for California Governor as Kamala Harris Weighs Run

Katie Porter promises “fresh blood and new ideas” in the 2026 race to succeed Gov. Gavin Newsom.

2 days ago·San Francisco, United States

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Pink News

Katie Porter is ‘damn sure’ about defending LGBTQ+ rights in California gov. bid

Katie Porter has officially entered the race for California governor, and the former Democratic Rep. has said that she is “damn sure” about defending abortion, LGBTQ+ and immigrant rights for Californians. On Tuesday (11 March), Porter, who previously represented Orange County in the US House for three terms, formally launched her California governor bid with a campaign video after previously hinting about entering the race. Current Gov. Gavin …

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The Epoch Times

Former California Rep. Katie Porter Announces Bid for Governor

Former U.S. Rep. Katie Porter announced on March 11 her bid to become California’s next governor in a tough-talking video criticizing President Donald Trump. “What California needs now is a little bit of hope and a whole lot of grit,” Porter wrote with the video in the post on X announcing her candidacy for the 2026 gubernatorial election. Porter, 51, said she first ran for a seat in the House of Representatives in 2017 to “hold Trump accountabl…

3 days ago·New York, United States

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Daily Kos

Katie Porter enters California Governor race

Former Congressional Representative Katie Porter has entered the 2026 race for Governor of California. I have always liked her and I’m glad she’s running. NBC News: Former Rep. Katie Porter launches run for California governor Her announcement video is...

3 days ago·United States

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Just the News

Former California lawmaker Katie Porter announces bid to replace Gavin Newsom as governor

Porter has spent three terms in the House, representing a swing district in Southern California. But she recently lost her bid for the Senate, finishing third behind Democratic Sen. Adam Schiff and Republican Steve Garvey.

3 days ago·Washington, United States

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