Padilla’s senate term ends in early 2029 and he would not risk losing his seat if he got into the crowded governor’s race.

The California senator already has a high-profile post. But he wouldn’t have to give it up to run for governor.

Padilla spent Wednesday morning hosting a roundtable with several Sacramento area community leaders to discuss the impact of ...

Although Padilla’s term in the Senate doesn’t end until 2029, a run for governor would position him to replace Newsom as ...

U.S. Sen. Alex Padilla's name has emerged in recent days as a potential new entry in the 2026 race to replace termed-out Gov.

California's U.S. Senator Alex Padilla is not ruling out a run to be the state's next governor. Padilla told KCRA 3's Ashley ...

The race to succeed Gov. Gavin Newsom remains wide open after former Vice President Kamala Harris announced she won’t be ...

A familiar and prominent name could be entering the race for California governor. According to Politico, U.S. Sen. Alex ...

Two of the most prominent potential Democratic candidates have checked out of the California governor's race, and those who ...

Democratic former Rep. Katie Porter (Calif.) is leading the crowded California governor’s race, new polling shows, though most voters are undecided about who could succeed term-limited Gov. Gavin ...

This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Given California’s size and its cultural and economic impact around the globe, whoever captures its governorship ...

Democratic lawmakers are starting to push back on President Donald Trump's immigration plans. From New York to California, ...