{"id":2492836,"date":"2025-09-30T11:53:02","date_gmt":"2025-09-30T15:53:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/former-california-senate-leader-drops-out-of-crowded-governors-race\/"},"modified":"2025-09-30T11:54:08","modified_gmt":"2025-09-30T15:54:08","slug":"former-california-senate-leader-drops-out-of-crowded-governors-race","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/former-california-senate-leader-drops-out-of-crowded-governors-race\/","title":{"rendered":"Former California Senate leader drops out of crowded governor’s race"},"content":{"rendered":"

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the article reports that Toni Atkins, a Democratic candidate and former California State Senate leader, has dropped out of the 2026 California gubernatorial race<\/a>. Despite having notable campaign funds<\/a> and support from state lawmakers, Atkins acknowledged there was no viable path to victory amid strong competition<\/a> from better-known candidates like Katie Porter, Xavier Becerra, and Antonio Villaraigosa. Atkins aimed to become California’s first woman and first openly LGBT governor but withdrew with a “heavy heart.” This marks the second high-profile withdrawal after Lt. Gov.Eleni Kounalakis,who exited the race in August to run for state treasurer. Meanwhile, speculation around former Vice President Kamala Harris running for governor ended when she announced she would not enter the race. Harris has since focused on an international book tour.

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