California’s Governor Race Hits Turnout and Affordability Tests — May 28, 2026

California governor race turnout is lagging before the June 2 primary, while candidates fight over affordability: single-payer without a funding plan, gas-price fixes, and Tom Steyer’s closing attack on corporate power. In this episode: Top stories: 1. Early ballot returns lag as governor’s race fails to energize voters – Los Angeles Wave Newspaper Group — Los Angeles Wave Newspaper Group https://wavepublication.com/early-ballot-returns-lag-as-governors-race-fails-to-energize-voters/ 2. In California Governor Race, Single-Payer Is a Litmus Test. There’s Still No Way To Pay for It. • Sacramento News & Review — Sacramento News & Review https://sacramento.newsreview.com/2026/05/27/in-california-governor-race-single-payer-is-a-litmus-test-theres-still-no-way-to-pay-for-it-2/ 3. California gas prices surge as governor candidates pitch competing plans to cut costs — Bakersfield Now https://bakersfieldnow.com/news/local/california-gas-prices-surge-as-governor-candidates-pitch-competing-plans-to-cut-costs 4. Tom Steyer’s Closing Pitch at KQED Takes on Affordability Crisis, Corporate ‘Enemies’ — KQED https://www.kqed.org/news/12084744/tom-steyers-closing-pitch-at-kqed-takes-on-affordability-crisis-corporate-enemies Follow and rate California Governor's Race on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Feedback? Email [email protected]