California’s Governor Race Hits Primary Panic and Scandal Echoes — May 02, 2026

California’s unsettled governor’s race is being pulled between process panic and trust problems: Democrats are suddenly worried the top-two primary could backfire, while Becerra faces fresh scrutiny over campaign allies and rivals struggle to break through. In this episode: Top stories: 1. Political firm with ties to people accused of stealing from Xavier Becerra is supporting his bid for governor — Ashley Zavala https://www.kcra.com/article/xavier-becerra-bearstar-supporting-bid-for-governor/71181747 2. Top California Democrat urges change to ‘free-for-all’ primary to keep governor’s mansion blue — The Guardian https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/may/01/california-democrats-republicans-governor 3. From the desk of…Another televised debate, another missed chance to clear up California’s unsettled governor’s race – The Ukiah Daily Journal — The Ukiah Daily Journal https://www.ukiahdailyjournal.com/2026/05/01/from-the-desk-of-another-televised-debate-another-missed-chance-to-clear-up-californias-unsettled-governors-race/ 4. ‘We’re Gonna Get ICE Out of the State’: California Governor Candidate Butch Ware Faces Backlash Over ICE Threat | The Nerd Stash — The Nerd Stash https://thenerdstash.com/were-gonna-get-ice-out-of-the-state-california-governor-candidate-butch-ware-faces-backlash-over-ice-threat/ Follow and rate California Governor's Race on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Feedback? Email [email protected]