California governor's race leaves voters feeling underwhelmed

SAN DIEGO — I’ve said the 2026 California governor’s race is “cursed.” What I mean is there is a weird vibe surrounding the contest to see who should become the top executive of the nation’s most populous state. New York Magazine recently cosigned the observation that something is amiss by calling the race “an unholy mess.” The California curse starts with candidates who give new meaning to the term “mediocre.” The eight at the top of the heap — six Democrats, two Republicans — spend much of their time attacking one another. With the June 2 primary just a few... Article Link