California Dems’ huge dilemma over governor race — and why they fear ‘getting egg on their face’
California Democrats face a challenging gubernatorial race with a weak candidate pool. Experts suggest that party leaders may endorse Xavier Becerra despite their reluctance, as prominent figures like Gavin Newsom and Kamala Harris remain silent. The election is highly competitive, with Becerra, Steve Hilton, and Tom Steyer vying for the top spot in the polls.
- ▪California Democrats are struggling to find a strong gubernatorial candidate ahead of the primary.
- ▪Xavier Becerra is currently leading a field of candidates that party insiders find lackluster.
- ▪Prominent Democrats like Gavin Newsom and Kamala Harris have not publicly endorsed any candidate.
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Politics California Dems’ huge dilemma over governor race — and why they fear ‘getting egg on their face’ By Zain Khan Published May 31, 2026, 11:15 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The California Post on Google California Democrats are going to be forced to endorse a gubernatorial candidate none of them want because the talent pool is so weak, experts have claimed. Party bigwigs are likely going to row in behind Xavier Becerra as he leads the field of lackluster left-wing candidates ahead of the primary on Tuesday. It comes as powerbrokers such as Gavin Newsom, Kamala Harris and Nancy Pelosi have remained silent for months on who their preferred choice is. 10 Gov. Gavin Newsom speaks about his state budget proposal on May 14, 2026, in Sacramento.
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