US EditionTwo Republicans Are Fighting for California Governor. Why a Tie Is Their Best Strategy
Three Democrats are tied around 10% as mail voting nears, while Republicans Steve Hilton and Chad Bianco try to coordinate for a runoff spot.
- California's June 2 primary features 61 candidates, but the Democratic race remains stalled with leading contenders Katie Porter, Eric Swalwell, and Tom Steyer each polling around 10%.
- Democratic Party leaders worry that Republicans Steve Hilton and Chad Bianco could finish 1-2, securing both runoff spots; instead of teaming up to reach 20%, the two candidates are undermining their only chance to elect a GOP governor.
- Billionaire Steyer is running a highly visible campaign with massive ad spending, while Swalwell benefits from California Teachers Association support but faces pressure from an FBI investigation regarding his past relationship with a supposed Chinese spy.
- Politico reported on Wednesday that strategy differences caused a shakeup in San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan's campaign, despite his wealthy Silicon Valley backing failing to generate momentum.
- Under the state's top-two primary system, the two highest vote-getters advance to November regardless of party; with mail voting set to begin in a month, candidates must reach around 20% to secure a runoff spot.
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Two Republicans are fighting for California governor. Why a tie is their best strategy
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This Isn’t a Race for California Governor. It’s More Like a Game of Chicken
This commentary was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. By Dan Walters CalMatters Opinion Political media habitually use “race” to describe contests for public office. However, the word implies movement and therefore would be inaccurate if applied to this year’s election of a new governor. Sixty-one names will be on the June 2 primary ballot, including 10 leaders who profess to be serious about seeking the office.…
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This isn’t a race for California governor; it’s more like a game of chicken
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Political media habitually use “race” to describe contests for public office. However the word implies movement and therefore would be inaccurate if applied to this year’s election of a new governor. Sixty-one names will be on the June 2 primary ballot, including 10 […] The post This isn’t a race for California governor; it’s more like a game of chicken appeared fi…
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