As California voters approve redistricting measure Prop 50, Republican candidate for California Governor Steve Hilton, who has been campaigning against Prop 50, shares his reaction on “The Story Is with Elex Michaelson.

In this ongoing series, Investigates correspondent Julie Watts presses candidates in the 2026 California governor's race on top issues including redistricting, immigration and homelessness.

Ultimate Fighting Championship pioneer Royce Gracie has endorsed pro-law enforcement candidate, Republican Sheriff Chad Bianco, for California governor.

Democratic California Sen. Alex Padilla said that he won't run in the state's gubernatorial race next year to succeed Gov. Gavin Newsom.

Democrats won handily in Tuesday’s elections nationwide, with Zohran Mamdani becoming mayor of New York City and Democratic candidates emerging victorious in New Jersey and Virginia.

U .S. Sen. Alex Padilla announced Tuesday that he will not run for California governor next year, ending months of speculation about the possibility of the Democrat vying to succeed Gov. Gavin Newsom.

Mr. Padilla, a Democrat, held an impromptu news conference to announce he would not run for California’s top office.

A grab bag of strategies for mitigating the Democratic gerrymander includes a federal lawsuit and a return to the ballot.