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Coverage dated November 3, 2025 to November 4, 2025

Alex Padilla Says He Won’t Run For Governor Of California In 2026

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Sen. Alex Padilla (D-CA) said that he would not run for governor of California next year after considering getting in to the race. "It is with a full heart, and even more commitment than ever, that I am choosing to not run for governor of California next year," Padilla told reporters ...

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  1. ABC 7 San Francisco

    Sen. Alex Padilla says he won't run for governor of California, plans to remain in the Senate (opens ABC 7 San Francisco)

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    ABC 7 San Francisco's feed description

    Sen. Alex Padilla announced Tuesday that he will not run for California governor.

  2. Washington Examiner

    Alex Padilla says he will not run for California governor (opens Washington Examiner)

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    The Democratic senator thanked voters for the "outpouring of support" he has received from those who have urged him to run.

  3. Deadline

    Alex Padilla Says He Won’t Run For Governor Of California In 2026 (opens Deadline)

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    Sen. Alex Padilla (D-CA) said that he would not run for governor of California next year after considering getting in to the race. "It is with a full heart, and even more commitment than ever, that I am choosing to not run for governor of California next year," Padilla told reporters ...

  4. Los Angeles Times

    Sen. Alex Padilla says he won't run for California governor (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    The California senator ended months of speculation about whether he would run to succeed Gov. Gavin Newsom.

  5. Foxla

    Sen. Alex Padilla will not run for California governor (opens Foxla)

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    Padilla joins former Vice President Kamala Harris as a high-profile Democrat choosing not to enter the crowded governor's race.

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