# California Governor Race Turns Wild

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Podcast: [Europe News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now](https://stenobird.com/podcast/europe-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7498547)
Published: 2026-05-31T11:53:17+00:00
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California’s governor race has turned into a wild ride, defying every prediction along the way. With top Democrats like Kamala Harris and Alex Padilla staying out, fears of a GOP win loomed — until Eric Swalwell’s campaign collapsed, sending Xavier Becerra from underdog to frontrunner almost overnight. Now, Becerra faces billionaire Tom Steyer in a Democratic showdown that could reshape California politics. Katie Porter’s fall, the party’s fractured unity, and Republican strategy shifts have all fueled this unpredictable race — where even the most seasoned players are reacting to chaos, not controlling it. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/5212460a6f85ad81

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