California gubernatorial race
Coverage of California gubernatorial race in the Nexus archive.
- Trump repeats claim that California election was rigged – US politics live
President Trump posted a screenshot on Truth Social claiming the California election was 'rigged' and reiterated false assertions about the 2020 US presidential election. He walked out of an NBC interview after refusing to provide evidence for his claims.
- Democrat Xavier Becerra advances to general election in California governor’s race
Xavier Becerra, a Democrat, advances to the general election in California's governor's race. He delivered remarks at the California Democratic Party convention in San Francisco on February 21, 2026.
- LA Metro offers free rides for the primary election
LA Metro is offering free rides on buses, rails, bicycles, and Metro Micro for the June primary election to help voters cast their ballots. The agency also partnered with the LA County Registrar-Recorder to install ballot drop boxes at 10 Metro stations. Southern Californians will vote in primary races, including the Los Angeles mayoral and California gubernatorial contests.
- Checks and Balance newsletter: The California outsider
Charlotte Howard, executive editor and New York bureau chief, discusses California's unusual gubernatorial race in the Checks and Balance newsletter. The article focuses on the state's peculiar dynamics in the election.
- Coded messages, 'red boxing' and other allegations in California's testy race for governor
Becerra's campaign in California's gubernatorial race is accused of using coded messages and 'red boxing' to signal priorities to independent expenditure committees, which are prohibited from direct coordination with campaigns.
- “Me Too” Comes Back To Congress
The resurgence of 'Me Too' in Congress highlights sexual abuse accountability as a key political issue, with Rep. Eric Swalwell's resignation from his House seat and California gubernatorial bid following sexual assault allegations. The article also examines Democratic responses to allegations, the influence of AIPAC on progressive candidates, and broader midterm election dynamics.
- ‘Must-see TV’ — Inside the last-minute preparations for California's biggest gubernatorial debate
The Inside California Politics team finalized preparations for the state's largest gubernatorial debate, with all five eligible candidates confirmed to participate in the event scheduled for April 22. The debate, set to air statewide, marks a critical moment in the California gubernatorial race.
- Swalwell exits California governor’s race after assault allegations as rivals seek his supporters
Rep. Eric Swalwell withdrew from the California gubernatorial race after sexual assault allegations surfaced, prompting rivals to target his supporters. The race remains highly competitive with multiple Democratic and Republican candidates vying for the governor's seat.
- Fellow Democrats urge Swalwell to quit California governor’s race and resign from Congress
Rep. Eric Swalwell faces calls to resign from Congress and drop his California gubernatorial campaign after allegations of sexual assault against a former staffer. Fellow Democrats, including Jared Huffman and Pramila Jayapal, are urging his resignation, with some supporting expulsion from the House, citing similar actions against George Santos.
- Trump backs Hilton ahead of California GOP vote, testing Bianco’s grip on party endorsement
California Republicans will vote to endorse their gubernatorial candidate at a convention this Sunday, with President Trump backing Steve Hilton over Chad Bianco. Trump's endorsement is expected to bolster Hilton's position in the race to succeed term-limited Gov. Gavin Newsom.