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Coverage dated August 7, 2025

California lieutenant governor drops out of governor's race to set sights on another office

Headline from NBC Los Angeles

California Lt. Gov. Eleni Kounalakis is dropping out of the race for governor to run for another elected office.

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  1. CBS News

    Lt. Gov. Eleni Kounalakis ends 2026 bid for California governor, launches campaign for treasurer (opens CBS News)

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    California Lt. Governor Eleni Kounalakis has announced that she is ending her campaign to run for governor in 2026.

  2. Los Angeles Times

    Lt. Gov. Eleni Kounalakis drops out of governor's race, pivots to run for treasurer (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    Los Angeles Times's feed description

    Her exit from the governor's race creates an opening for other candidates to build relationships and secure contributions from well-heeled Bay Area donors.

  3. NBC Los Angeles

    California lieutenant governor drops out of governor's race to set sights on another office (opens NBC Los Angeles)

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    NBC Los Angeles's feed description

    California Lt. Gov. Eleni Kounalakis is dropping out of the race for governor to run for another elected office.

  4. Washington Examiner

    California Lt. Gov. Eleni Kounalakis drops bid for governor (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    Lt. Gov. Eleni Kounalakis (D-CA) was considered a top contender for the race, but polling showed her behind other candidates, such as Rep. Katie Porter (D-CA).

  5. The Hill

    California lieutenant governor drops bid to succeed Newsom (opens The Hill)

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    Democratic California Lt. Gov. Eleni Kounalakis dropped her bid to replace Gavin Newsom in next year's gubernatorial race, instead pivoting to run for treasurer in the Golden State.

  6. Foxla

    Lt. Gov. Eleni Kounalakis drops out of California governor’s race (opens Foxla)

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    California Lt. Gov. Eleni Kounalakis, who launched a gubernatorial bid more than two years ago, is dropping out and running for state treasurer instead.

  7. Times Of San Diego

    Lt. Governor Kounalakis announces switch for governor's race to treasurer (opens Times Of San Diego)

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    Lt. Gov. Eleni Kounalakis Friday announced she was ending her campaign for governor in the 2026 election and will run for treasurer instead.

  8. ABC 7 San Francisco

    Lt. Gov. Eleni Kounalakis dropping out of CA gubernatorial race, running for treasurer instead (opens ABC 7 San Francisco)

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    ABC 7 San Francisco's feed description

    California Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis has announced she's no longer running for governor and will run for state treasurer instead.

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