California’s Governor Race Gets Polls, Platforms—and More Fog
Friday, May 1, 2026 · 4 min
California’s governor’s race remains unsettled after another low-clarity debate, even as new polling tightens the top tier and candidates sharpen positions on housing, schools, and Hollywood jobs.
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California’s governor’s race remains unsettled after another low-clarity debate, even as new polling tightens the top tier and candidates sharpen positions on housing, schools, and Hollywood jobs.
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