Rick Caruso – California Globe

The California Governor’s Race is Wide-Open and Everyone is Jumping In

November 29, 2025 2:45 amNovember 29, 2025 2:46 am

Two more notable candidates entered the California governor’s race last week. That brings the total number of candidates with some recognition to about a dozen. And who’s the front runner? Nobody. A recent UC Berkeley Institute of Governmental Studies poll said 44%...

Governor Swalwell? Rep Eric Swalwell Eyes Gubernatorial Bid

November 18, 2025 2:32 pmNovember 18, 2025 2:33 pm

“Not if but when” POLITICO reports on the near certainty that California Congresssman Eric Swalwell will run for California governor as a “moderate alternative to Katie Porter.” With the bar set that low, Swalwell will simply need to answer a...

A Republican Governor for California?

October 21, 2025 2:55 amOctober 21, 2025 2:56 am

The California governor’s primary is little more than 7 months away and the race at this point is scrambled. For the general voter that’s probably not a big deal since they won’t pay attention until the candidate field solidifies and...

Skewed Poll: Harris, Caruso Top 2026 in UCI Gubernatorial Poll

July 4, 2025 9:00 amJuly 4, 2025 9:01 am

A new University of California, Irvine School of Social Ecology poll released Wednesday found that former Vice President Kamala Harris still has a commanding lead in the 2026 California Gubernatorial race with 24% of total support, with 40% of Californians...

Indecisive Kamala Harris Now ‘Leaning Toward’ Running For CA Governor

June 24, 2025 2:45 amJune 24, 2025 2:46 am

The 2026 California Gubernatorial election has been caught in a rut in the past few months. No major candidate has announced they are going to run since Steve Hilton in April, and only a few issues have sprung up where...

Special Presidential Envoy Ric Grenell Confirms He Is Still Looking Into A Possible 2026 Run For Governor

June 14, 2025 2:45 amJune 14, 2025 2:46 am

Special Presidential Envoy, former Director of National Security, and former Ambassador to Germany Ric Grenell confirmed Thursday that while he has talked to President Donald Trump this week about running for Governor in 2026, he has yet to make a...

New Poll: Only 32% of L.A. Voters Hold a Favorable Opinion of Mayor Bass

May 13, 2025 1:38 pmMay 13, 2025 1:39 pm

A new UC Berkeley Institute of Governmental Studies (IGS) poll released on Tuesday found that favorability ratings for Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass remained low four months following the devastating Los Angeles wildfires. And her bid for reelection next year...