Why California Democrats are nervous this election season
California Democrats are feeling anxious this election season due to uncertainty in key races, including the governor's and Los Angeles mayoral races. With no clear successor to Governor Gavin Newsom, multiple Democratic candidates are splitting the vote, while Republican candidates are consolidating support. This shift in dynamics has created a more competitive political landscape in a state traditionally dominated by Democrats.
- ▪Democrats are nervous about the upcoming election season due to volatility in key races.
- ▪Gavin Newsom's departure has led to a power vacuum among Democratic candidates.
- ▪Republican candidates are consolidating support, making the governor's race more competitive.
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Politics Why California Democrats are nervous this election season By Helen Zhao Published May 21, 2026, 6:52 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google California is one of the bluest states in America, but Democrats are more on edge this election season because of uncertainty and volatility in key races, such as the governor’s race and the Los Angeles mayoral race. “There is a reasonable prospect that a Republican might have a chance of winning the governor’s race,” California Post opinion editor Joel Pollak explained.
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