If Harris stepped in, Lt. Gov. Eleni Kounalakis would probably pivot from the governor’s race to state treasurer. Others ...

After months of openly considering a run, former Rep. Katie Porter announced Tuesday that she is running for California governor to succeed Gov. Gavin Newsom.

Former Rep. Katie Porter, a Democrat, announced her bid for California’s 2026 gubernatorial race, saying she feels called to run "to hold Trump accountable." Porter is the most well-known candidate ...

KATIE PORTER, THE former Democratic congress member from Orange County who became a progressive star with her vigorous interrogations during committee hearings, is running for governor of California.

Katie Porter, who rose to prominence during her three terms in Congress by grilling powerful business leaders — often with the help of a whiteboard — will run for California governor in 2026, she ...

The field of candidates for California’s 2026 gubernatorial election grew larger Tuesday, with former Democratic U.S. House member Katie Porter entering the race. Porter previously ran for the U.S.

Katie Porter announces her bid for California governor, highlighting her record and fears of "dangerous leaders." ...

Former Obama speechwriter Jon Lovett questioned former Democratic California Rep. Katie Porter during a Friday podcast about whether she would ...

Porter focused on protecting Californians from President Trump's policies, a theme that is expected to be a throughline in next year's gubernatorial contest.

The announcement comes as former vice president Kamala Harris considers her own run for the seat or a possible 2028 presidential run.

Former Orange County Rep. Katie Porter made the announcement Tuesday morning, joining a long list of other Democrats hoping to fill Gov. Gavin Newsom's seat next year.