Betty Yee
32nd California State Controller
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It was becoming clear that the donors were not going to be there. Even some of my former supporters just felt like they needed to move on,
- Yee said in an online news conferenceNewsweeknewsweek.com/california/govern…
I support you because you have such bold ideas that I know you’re going to be able to deliver,
I have surmised, with all the information that we have, that I am not going to have the resources available to be successful by the June primary,
I will take this day to be with my team and my family,
- Yee told PoliticoNewsmaxnewsmax.com/newsfront/betty…
I certainly could not have imagined the twists and the disturbing turns that this race has taken,
- Yee said as she announced she was dropping outLos Angeles Timeslatimes.com/california/story…
What we saw over time was that experience and competence wasn't kind of the big issue for voters,
- Yee said to reportersNewsmaxnewsmax.com/newsfront/betty…
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Dem gubernatorial hopefuls ripped for playing 'garbage' race card over crackdown on truckers' English
Fox Newsfoxnews.com/politics/dem…Gavin Newsom was among Democratic governors at an L.A. fundraiser Thursday expected to raise more than $1.5 million
Los Angeles Timeslatimes.com/politics/story…Leading California governor candidates spar in debate as topsy-turvy race heats up
Guardiantheguardian.com/us/news…The crowded race to succeed Gavin Newsom as governor held its first marquee moment since one-time frontrunner Eric Swalwell abruptly exited the contest, with four Democrats and two Republicans sharing the stage
Newsmaxnewsmax.com/newsfront/californ…Becerra sees momentum, money and movement in the polls in governor's race
Los Angeles Timeslatimes.com/california/story…Former State Controller Betty Yee, a Democrat, suspended her bid for California governor this week, narrowing an already volatile primary field as betting markets show climate activist Tom Steyer and former U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Xavier Becerra leading the race
Newsweeknewsweek.com/democrats/odds…Swalwell campaign denies ‘outrageous’ claims of inappropriate behavior
The Hillthehill.com/homenews/campaign…Eric Swalwell is furiously denying online sexual misconduct claims with female staffers as a 'MAGA conspiracy' theory
Daily Maildailymail.co.uk/news/article…California Dems unleashed pressure campaign against USC prior to debate cancellation
Fox Newsfoxnews.com/politics/californi…A debate in the California governor's race was canceled hours before it was set to take place after backlash to its all-white line up
Daily Maildailymail.co.uk/news/article…California governor candidate warns of 'MAGA-like' state movement unless Dems 'wake up'
Fox Newsfoxnews.com/media/california…California's 2026 gubernatorial race is shaping up to be highly competitive for Democrats, with new polling suggesting the party could fail to place a single candidate in the November general election despite its longtime dominance in the state
Newsmaxnewsmax.com/politics/poll…Uber Bets on Three Competing Candidates for California Governor
Bloomberg Newsbloomberg.com/news/articles…Gavin Newsom’s early standing in New Hampshire’s 2028 Democratic primary has dropped sharply, with a new poll showing the California governor's support down 9 points since late last year
Newsweeknewsweek.com/gavin/newsom…California Governor’s Debate Canceled After Criticism Over Lack of Diversity
The New York Timesnytimes.com/2026/03…Republicans Steve Hilton and Chad Bianco, and Democrats Tom Steyer, Katie Porter, Eric Swalwell and Matt Mahan, who are all white, were slated to participate in the debate hosted by the University of Southern California and KABC-TV
The Independentindependent.co.uk/news/world…Prediction market Kalshi fines MrBeast editor over insider trading
BBCbbc.com/news/articles…Just as prediction markets have taken off for national contests, calling President Donald Trump’s victory in 2024, and for pop culture predictions, like those around the Super Bowl, the wide-open race for governor in the country’s most populous state is emerging as a new front for betting — while raising alarms over the risk of insider trading and the nascent industry’s proximity to Trump
Politicopolitico.com/news/2026…Election betting boom sparks midterm brawl in California
Politicopolitico.com/news/2026…‘Trump’s reign of terror must end’: California Democrats plot national return to power
Guardiantheguardian.com/us/news…Newsom confronted on California being the 'highest cost of living' state in the US amid affordability crisis
Fox Newsfoxnews.com/media/newsom…Fury at Donald Trump was the coin of the realm, as thousands of California delegates, activists and elected officials gathered in San Francisco this weekend, emboldened by a string of victories and confident the Golden State would help deliver a power check on the president in the upcoming midterm elections
Guardiantheguardian.com/us/news…Bianco says ‘Democrat policy is indefensible’ as GOP candidates top California governor polling
Fox Newsfoxnews.com/politics/bianco…Then state Attorney General Rob Bonta and billionaire mall magnate Rick Caruso declined
Politicopolitico.com/news/2026…