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Zack from the SFV's avatar

Katie Porter is considering her options after leaving the House. She has been rumored to be looking at CA-Gov in '26. Other options that would make sense are Attorney General or Insurance Commissioner among the statewide offices. It depends on who runs for which office. If Kamala Harris runs for Governor then it would be more likely that AG Rob Bonta would run for re-election. There are a lot of moving parts here. I am sure that Katie will stay involved in politics even if she is not running for office. Now Dave Min can deal with the headaches of getting re-elected in the swing district (CA-47).

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Jonathan's avatar

Agreed Porter should next run statewide; insurance Commission makes lots of sense(is LG on a ticket? In CA?)

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Zack from the SFV's avatar

CA- Lt Gov is elected separately. The current Lt Gov ,Eleni Kounalakis, is running for Gov, so that will be open. Eleni is termed out, so she does not have the option that AG Rob Bonta has of running for re-election.

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Jonathan's avatar

Maybe a fit for Porter here and another run at the next open Senate race; Her and Schiff would be quite the dynamic duo

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Jonathan's avatar

wow!! Padilla is young; imo he looks a lot older(Porter might be waiting awhile if the last few incumbents tell us anything)

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Mike in MD's avatar

It's always nice to hear someone age 51 being considered "young"

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Jonathan's avatar

Lol I mean relative to CA Senate seats

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DM's avatar

Given how chaotic the homeowners and even auto insurance markets are in California, my advice to anyone who wants a political life beyond insurance commissioner is don't run.

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Jonathan's avatar

I'm in Florida; I get your point, but democrats can't decide to cede any turf imo

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Andrew's avatar

Harris for Gov? No no no, she’s done. I guess you tell me bc you’re from CA but damn, that would be a sad vote. CA is blue enough to do it but what a kick in the teeth. I did my laundry the other day and found a Harris/Walz button while unloading the washer bc I left it in my pocket. Damn near started crying in the laundromat. She’s done and we’re moving forward, I hope.

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Jonathan's avatar

she ran well but I am hoping she takes time away and writes her book

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