US EditionCalifornia Democrat Padilla Says He Won’t Run for Governor to Replace Newsom
- On Tuesday, Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, announced at the U.S. Capitol he will remain in the U.S. Senate and not run for California governor next year.
- Padilla had been floated in recent months as a possible 2026 gubernatorial candidate and said he would wait until after Tuesday's Proposition 50 vote while receiving strong encouragement.
- On his reasons, Sen. Alex Padilla emphasized he will focus on countering President Donald Trump's agenda in Congress, framing it as defending the Constitution and fundamental rights.
- The decision refocuses attention on declared contenders such as Xavier Becerra, Katie Porter, Tony Thurmond, Antonio Villaraigosa and Betty Yee, with observers calling it good news for Becerra and Villaraigosa.
- Earlier this year, Padilla drew national attention after video showed him being forced to the ground and detained by Department of Homeland Security agents when he tried to ask DHS Secretary Kristi Noem a question.
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Alex Padilla, U.S. Senator for California, announced that he will not be running for state governor elections next year. The news was announced at a press conference at the Capitol. Alex Padilla’s statement The senator reported the news with his wife, Angela, at his side. There, he stated that “with a full heart” and “more committed than ever” he chose to stay in Congress instead of aspiring for governor. “With all my heart and more commitment t…
Proposition 50 gained more than 65% support in California and empowers the Legislature to modify Congressional electoral maps in the state.
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