Winners & Losers – Page 11 – California Globe

Latest Gubernatorial Poll: Katie Porter Leads, Mel Gibson Leads Among Republicans

March 12, 2025 4:58 pmMarch 12, 2025 5:00 pm

In a new Lost Coast Outpost poll formulated on Wednesday, former Congresswoman Katie Porter now has a slight lead amongst all candidates with a quarter of all support, with actor Mel Gibson showing a surprising third place as the top...

Former Congresswoman Katie Porter Announces Run For Governor

March 11, 2025 1:23 pmMarch 11, 2025 1:32 pm

Former Orange County Congresswoman Katie Porter announced on Tuesday that she is running for Governor in 2026, joining an already crowded race of experienced Californian lawmakers and officials. In her announcement, Porter cited several reasons for running next year. This...

Newsom Embarrasses Himself in First Episode of ‘This Is Gavin Newsom’

March 8, 2025 2:45 amMarch 8, 2025 9:20 am

Last year, when Gavin Newsom introduced his new podcast “Politickin,” he promised that it wouldn’t be political. However, it turned out to be VERY political within the first few episodes. But, as it went on, Newsom wasn’t putting his foot...

Former VP Kamala Harris to Decide On 2026 Gubernatorial Run By The End Of Summer

March 7, 2025 12:12 pmMarch 7, 2025 12:12 pm

According to several Democratic donors and aides, former Vice President Kamala Harris has said that she is currently interested in running for Governor in 2026, and will make her decision by the end of the summer. Harris’ confirmation dates back...

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,...

Republican Stan Ellis Wins Bakersfield-Area Assembly District Special Election

February 26, 2025 1:22 pmFebruary 26, 2025 1:22 pm

Businessman Stan Ellis (R) declared victory in the Assembly 32nd district special election on Wednesday, with Huntington Beach City Councilman and former Huntington Beach Mayor Tony Strickland (R) currently out ahead in first place by a 15 point margin in...

Bakersfield-Area Assembly District, SoCal Senate District Up For Special Elections Tuesday

February 25, 2025 6:21 amFebruary 25, 2025 9:23 am

Two California special elections will be held on Tuesday to fill vacancies caused by elections in November, with an Assembly District and Senate District at stake. Both seats are majority Republican, meaning that the elections are likely to bring in...