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Newsom's succession plan faces Democratic field chaos

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California Governor Gavin Newsom is facing a complex political landscape as he navigates potential successors for his gubernatorial role. Several prominent Democrats, including Alex Padilla, Eleni Kounalakis, Rob Bonta, Kamala Harris, and Eric Swalwell, have either declined to run or withdrawn from the race, leaving a field with no clear frontrunner. This situation raises concerns that the June primary could result in two Republican candidates advancing to the general election, which would be a significant political setback for Newsom and the Democratic party in the state. AI

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Newsom's succession plan faces Democratic field chaos

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  1. Axios Technology TIER_1 English(EN) · Alex Thompson ·

    California's ugly succession war hangs over Gavin Newsom

    <p>The day that launched <a href="https://www.axios.com/2026/03/27/axios-show-gavin-newsom-extended-interview" target="_blank">Gavin Newsom</a> as a presidential frontrunner also brought an unwelcome surprise that could haunt the California governor's potential 2028 campaign. </p…

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