California Governor

Elections

Delaine Eastin stakes out progressive vision—but with some notable exceptions

Delaine Eastin has staked herself out as the most progressive Democrat running for governor of California. But in a wide-ranging discussion with CALmatters in our Sacramento office, the former state schools superintendent shared some views that break from that orthodoxy.

By Ben Christopher • March 9, 2018

Elections

Former aide to Hillary Clinton keeps a low profile as she begins campaign for California governor

Most of the Democrats running for governor of California are hard to miss at the state party’s convention this weekend in San Diego. Gavin Newsom, Antonio Villaraigosa, John Chiang and Delaine Eastin are roaming the convention center, making speeches to delegates and—whether signing autographs or being booed—facing crowds of supporters and detractors at every turn. […]

By Laurel Rosenhall • February 24, 2018

Elections

California Election 2020: Updates and Analysis

Stay up-to-date on the latest California election news.

By CalMatters Staff • February 20, 2018

Politics

What difference? Democrats for governor again try to disagree

On Tuesday night, the four Democrats running to be governor of California met in San Francisco to spell out exactly where they stand on abortion, birth control access, and other matters of reproductive health. It turns out they all pretty much stand in the same place. The event, sponsored by NARAL Pro-Choice California, was not […]

By Ben Christopher • January 31, 2018