California Insurance Commissioner: Who's running in the June 2 primary and why it matters

California's insurance commissioner race in the June 2 primary focuses on addressing the state's struggling insurance market, driven by wildfire risks and insurer retreats. Key candidates include Ben Allen (Democratic), Steven Craig Bradford (Democratic), Merritt Farren (Republican), Robert Howell (Republican), and Jane Kim (Democratic), each proposing solutions like public-private partnerships, wildfire risk backstops, and consumer advocacy.