Who Wants to Run California Next? And Why Your Vote Still Matters 🗳️☕🌴(217.02.103)

In this episode of Spill the Tea with D & E, Dominique and Erica explore California’s 2026 governor race from a nonpartisan perspective. Rather than focusing on individual candidates, they discuss the diverse backgrounds of people who seek public office, the major issues facing Californians, the history of voting rights, and the importance of informed civic participation. Along the way they introduce the new word Civicscape (SIV-ik-skayp), meaning the landscape of civic life made up of voters, public issues, elections, and citizen participation. The conversation encourages listeners to become informed voters, engage respectfully with differing viewpoints, and remember that democracy works best when citizens participate. Your vote is only one piece of the puzzle, but every puzzle is missing something without it. 🗳️🌴☕ #Civicscape #SpillTheTeaDE, #California, #CaliforniaGovernorRace, #VoteCalifornia, #VotingRights, #CivicEngagement, #Democracy, #Civicscape, #Election2026, #CommunityVoice, #CitizenParticipation, #LocalGovernment, #PublicPolicy, #InformedVoter, #YoungVoters, #FutureOfCalifornia, #HousingIssues, #CostOfLiving, #EducationMatters, #HealthcareAccess, #PublicSafety, #WildfirePreparedness, #WaterPolicy, #Transportation, #CommunityLeadership, #Nonpartisan, #ThinkForYourself, #CivicLife, #DemocracyWorks, #SpillTheTeaPodcas 🌿🍵 The Last Sip 🍵🌿 Before we put the kettle away and head back into the adventure of everyday life, we’d like to leave you with one final thought: Wellness isn’t something you buy. It’s something you build. One conversation, one healthy choice, one act of kindness, one deep breath, and sometimes one cup of tea at a time. If today’s conversation inspired you, encouraged you, or simply made you smile, we invite you to support the work of Santa Barbara Wellness Center, Inc., a nonprofit organization started in 2015, dedicated to helping people cultivate healthier bodies, calmer minds, stronger communities, and more meaningful lives. Your tax-deductible donations help support wellness education, community programs, mindfulness initiatives, and projects that encourage people to thrive rather than merely survive. To learn more or make a contribution, visit: SBWellness.org Because a healthier community begins with people who care enough to plant seeds today for a better tomorrow. Until next time, keep your cup full, your heart open, and remember… The world may be complicated, but sharing tea and sharing wisdom are still wonderfully simple. 🌱 This is Dominique and Erica saying