California, Katie Porter and governor

Former Rep. Katie Porter announces run for California governor. ‘Fresh blood and new ideas’
Last year, Porter opted to run for California’s open Senate seat but finished third in the primary, behind Adam Schiff – who would go on to win the seat – and Republican Steve Garvey. She faced backlash for saying the primary election was “rigged” by billionaires and PAC spending and later said she regretted using the word.
Former Orange County Rep. Katie Porter announces run for California governor
Former Orange County Rep. Katie Porter made the announcement Tuesday morning, joining a long list of other Democrats hoping to fill Gov. Gavin Newsom's seat next year.
Katie Porter Will Run for California Governor
The former congresswoman is the most prominent candidate so far to start a campaign in the 2026 contest. But the race could be upended if former Vice President Kamala Harris decides to run.
Former congress member Katie Porter is running for governor of California
The list of candidates for California's next governor has grown with the addition of the former Democratic U.S. House member.
OC’s Katie Porter Announces Run for Governor
Katie Porter, the former Democratic congresswoman from Irvine who ran for U.S. Senate and lost in the primary in 2024, is running for governor of California, she announced in a video Tuesday. Porter joins an already crowded field for the 2026 election to succeed the termed-out Gavin Newsom.
Former Rep. Katie Porter announces bid for California governorship
After months of openly considering a run, former Rep. Katie Porter announced Tuesday that she is running for California governor to succeed Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Katie Porter vows to stand up to Trump as she enters race for California governor
Former Orange County Rep. Katie Porter is the latest politician joining the competitive 2026 race for California governor. All eyes are on former Vice President Kamala Harris.
Former Rep. Katie Porter Launches Bid for California Governor, Pledges to Challenge "Dangerous Leaders"
Katie Porter announces her bid for California governor, highlighting her record and fears of "dangerous leaders."
Katie Porter enters California governor’s race as Harris’ possible entry looms
The California governor’s race isn’t waiting for former Vice President Kamala Harris to make up her mind whether she’s going to run. Former Democratic Rep. Katie Porter, who represented Orange County in the US House for three terms,
Former US Rep. Katie Porter steps into crowded California governor's race
Former Democratic U.S. House member Katie Porter announced Tuesday that she is entering the 2026 contest for California governor, joining a crowded field of candidates that could be upended if former Vice President Kamala Harris joins the race.
Pro-Trump California sheriff reacts to former Orange County Rep. Katie Porter’s gubernatorial bid
Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco, who joined the race to be California’s next governor in February, has issued a ...
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Opinion: California Sheriffs Are Becoming MAGA Allies and Threatening Democracy
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Former Rep. Katie Porter announces run for California governor
Katie Porter, a former congresswoman from Orange County, announced Tuesday that she is running for governor next ... as well as Republican Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco.
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After months of speculation, former Rep. Katie Porter announced Tuesday that she is running for California governor to ...