An Orange County Register editorial portrays California’s open governor’s race as fragmented, with no dominant Democrat and rising but criticized establishment candidate Xavier Becerra amid broader concerns about leadership and direction. (GV Wire/David Taub)
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An Orange County Register editorial describes California’s governor’s race as unusually unsettled, with no clear Democratic frontrunner after past cycles dominated by established figures.
Efforts to unify behind Rep. Eric Swalwell collapsed following allegations of sexual misconduct, shifting attention to businessman Tom Steyer and former Rep. Katie Porter, both of whom have struggled to gain traction.
Other Democrats, including Antonio Villaraigosa and San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan, also lag in polling.
On the Republican side, former TV host Steve Hilton leads, followed by Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco.
Former U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra is gaining ground in polls and could emerge as an establishment choice, though the editorial criticizes his record in federal and state roles, citing management concerns and past controversies.
The editorial argues California faces significant economic and quality-of-life challenges and calls for stronger leadership, concluding that Becerra represents a conventional option rather than a transformative solution.
Read more at The Orange County Register.
