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Podcast: The State of California
Episode: California governor race may feature some surprising candidates in 2026
Description: The field in the race for governor of California is starting to take shape, 16 months before the 2026 primary.
There have been some big moves on both sides of the aisle, and while the field is already pretty crowded, there are probably at least three more significant candidates who will throw their hats in the ring.
For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Bret Burkhart spoke with KCBS political reporter Doug Sovern.