Eleni Kounalakis
Coverage of Eleni Kounalakis in the Nexus archive.
- Trained in fierce local politics, SF women lead statewide contests
Fiona Ma, Jane Kim, Malia Cohen, and Eleni Kounalakis are leading in their state races. The women, trained in local politics, are prominent in San Francisco.
- More candidates are using their personal wealth to campaign than ever before. Should voters care?
More candidates are using personal wealth to fund campaigns, with over 200 candidates contributing about $250 million this year, an eight-fold increase since 2022. Examples include Tom Steyer, who spent $213 million for governor, and Saikat Chakrabati, who contributed $9 million for Congress. The trend is linked to the 2010 Citizens United Supreme Court decision.
- California's ugly succession war hangs over Gavin Newsom
California Governor Gavin Newsom's potential 2028 presidential campaign is being haunted by an unwelcome surprise, as his preferred successor Sen. Alex Padilla declared he wouldn't run for governor. This leaves Newsom without a clear Democratic frontrunner to succeed him. The winner of the California race matters greatly for Newsom's campaign.
- Your guide to the California lieutenant governor's race: long line to replace Eleni Kounalakis
More than a dozen candidates are competing in California's lieutenant governor's race to replace Eleni Kounalakis. The race highlights a competitive field vying for the state's second-highest political position.