Tom Steyer – California Globe

Eric Swalwell Calls to ‘Abolish ICE’ in California Governor Bid

March 27, 2026 1:44 amMarch 27, 2026 7:47 am

U.S. Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA), a contender in the 2026 California governor’s race, doubled down on radical open-border rhetoric Thursday by tweeting “Abolish ICE” while questioning why federal agents were assisting at airports during a partial government shutdown triggered by...

New Dem Poll: Are CA Democrats Running Out of Party with 2 Republicans Leading?

March 24, 2026 4:14 pmMarch 24, 2026 4:20 pm

Are California Democrats worried about the governor’s race? Governor Gavin Newsom hasn’t done them any favors, sp they may be having a difficult time gaining traction. And, their lengthy list of candidates is pretty vapid. After failing to endorse a...

California Democratic Party Chair Panics, Begs Weak Candidates to Drop Out as GOP Surge Threatens One-Party Lock on Governorship

March 3, 2026 9:42 amMarch 3, 2026 10:02 am

In a move that highlights the growing anxiety within the California Democratic Party, Chair Rusty Hicks issued an open letter on Tuesday urging underperforming gubernatorial candidates to bow out of the 2026 race or face the consequences of a potential...

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...

Musician Tim Myers Announces Run For Lt. Governor In 2026

July 7, 2025 3:52 pmJuly 7, 2025 3:52 pm

In an announcement on Monday, musician and former OneRepublic bassist Tim Myers said that he would be running for Lt. Governor in 2026, with Myers also dropping out of the 41st District House race barely 2 months into his campaign....

Chief Service Officer Josh Fryman Announces Run For Lt. Governor

March 5, 2025 12:27 pmMarch 5, 2025 12:27 pm

California Chief Service Officer Josh Fryman (D), who leads all state service and volunteer efforts with Governor Gavin Newsom’s office, announced on Wednesday that he would be running for Lt. Governor next year. A law school graduate from UC Berkeley,...

Nevada Globe Scoop: Tom Steyer Under VHR Investigation for Renting Home to First Family Without a Permit

August 21, 2023 3:31 pmAugust 21, 2023 3:36 pm

The Globe received a scoop this morning that a complaint was filed by a Douglas County resident with the Vacation Home Rental (VHR) Advisory Board against billionaire climate investor Tom Steyer, owner of the Glenbrook mansion that the First Family...