A concerted campaign to draft Padilla spoke to the unsettled state of the field. Speaking from the U.S. Capitol on Tuesday, California Sen. Alex Padilla said it was “with a full heart” and “more ...

COUNTED, OR IF THERE IS AN ISSUE. STATE SENATOR ALEX PADILLA SAYS HE IS NOT RUNNING FOR CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR. HE MADE THAT ANNOUNCEMENT TODAY ON CAPITOL HILL. PADILLA SAYS HE WANTS TO CONTINUE HIS WORK ...

Sen. Alex Padilla finally put the rumors about a potential run for California governor to rest: He’s not running. “It is with a full heart and even more commitment than ever that I’m choosing to not ...

KTLA — U.S. Sen. Alex Padilla says he won’t be running to succeed Gavin Newsom as the next governor of California. Padilla, one of California’s two legislators in the U.S. Senate alongside Adam Schiff ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Padilla said his decision was influenced by his belief that under President Trump, ‘these are not normal times.’ ...

Sen. Alex Padilla (D-CA) announced that he will not run for governor of California in 2026, setting up a competitive race. Speaking to reporters at Capitol Hill on Tuesday, Padilla thanked voters for ...

Sen. Alex Padilla has announced that he will not pursue a run for governor of California in next year's election. The former Los Angeles City Council member, California secretary of state and state ...

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Alex Padilla will not run for California governor in 2026 and stays in Senate. He cites constitutional rights and immigration as reasons to continue Senate work. Democratic field features Katie Porter ...