Inside California’s Crowded Governor’s Race
We break down the major players in this packed race and hear what issues matter most to Californians as they prepare to vote.
April 7, 2026
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Inside California’s Crowded Governor’s Race
Summary
California’s jam-packed governor’s primary may lead to a historic political shakeup this fall. Polls show the two leading Republicans, Riverside county sheriff Chad Bianco and political commentator Steve Hilton, could consolidate enough support to lock Democrats out of the November general election. That leaves the crowded field of Democrats — which includes Rep. Eric Swalwell, former congresswoman Katie Porter and billionaire businessman Tom Steyer — scrambling to secure one of the top spots. We’ll break down the major players in this packed race and hear what issues matter most to Californians as they prepare to vote.
Guests:
Guy Marzorati, correspondent, KQED's California Politics and Government Desk
Marisa Lagos, politics correspondent, KQED; co-host, Political Breakdown
Seema Mehta, politics reporter, Los Angeles Times
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