California Democrats bored their own voters into submission
California Democrats are struggling to energize their voter base ahead of the 2026 gubernatorial race. With no clear frontrunner and candidates lacking charisma or new ideas, enthusiasm among Democratic voters is waning. The focus on opposing Trump has overshadowed discussions on pressing state issues.
- ▪Outgoing Governor Gavin Newsom did not cultivate a successor, leaving the Democratic field unclear.
- ▪Candidates like Xavier Becerra and Tom Steyer have not resonated with voters, as they are seen as flawed.
- ▪Democratic voters are slow to return mail-in ballots, contrasting with the rapid voting of Republicans.
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Opinion California Democrats bored their own voters into submission By Joel Pollak Published May 31, 2026, 9:42 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The California Post on Google California voters can register to vote as “No Party Preference.” But in the 2026 race for governor, Democrats seem to have registered as “No Candidate Preference.” Outgoing Governor Gavin Newsom did not cultivate a successor. And for months, there was no favorite among the many Democrats vying to replace him. Even now, it’s not clear who the Democrats’ frontrunner is. It could be Xaivier Becerra, whom the consultants and the media plucked from the bottom of the pile. It could be Tom Steyer, who has spent — or perhaps wasted — $200 million to buy attention.
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