Voters in California are preparing to choose a new governor to replace Gavin Newsom. The state’s “jungle primary”—the system adopted in 2011 in which all candidates run against one another and the two with the highest support move on to the general election—was thrown into some turmoil when former Rep. Eric Swalwell dropped out following multiple allegations of sexual assault.
A recent debate among several remaining contenders, including former California attorney general and Biden cabinet secretary Xavier Becerra, hedge fund founder Tom Steyer, and former Rep. Katie Porter failed to produce a clear frontrunner. As Democrats struggle to unite, Republican Steve Hilton, endorsed by President Donald Trump, is polling strongly. Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco has consistently polled in third place.
Voters in California are preparing to choose a new governor to replace Gavin Newsom. The state’s “jungle primary”—the system adopted in 2011 in which all candidates run against one another and the two with the highest support move on to the general election—was thrown into some turmoil when former Rep. Eric Swalwell dropped out following multiple allegations of sexual assault.
A recent debate among several remaining contenders, including former California attorney general and Biden cabinet secretary Xavier Becerra, hedge fund founder Tom Steyer, and former Rep. Katie Porter failed to produce a clear frontrunner. As Democrats struggle to unite, Republican Steve Hilton, endorsed by President Donald Trump, is polling strongly. Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco has consistently polled in third place.
