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Porter's Gubernatorial Bid Struggles Amid Growing Competition

12/5/2025

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Former Rep. Katie Porter polled at 11% in Emerson College's recent survey for the California gubernatorial race, signaling weak standing.
East Bay Rep. Eric Swalwell and billionaire Tom Steyer entered the crowded primary, with Swalwell at 20% and Porter at 17%.
Voter sentiment toward Porter is negative, with 34% unfavorable.
Controversial moments from her past, including confrontational interviews, have contributed to her declining popularity.
Thirty-one percent of voters remain undecided.

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Story summary

Former Rep. Katie Porter polled at 11% in Emerson College's recent survey for the California gubernatorial race, signaling weak standing.
East Bay Rep. Eric Swalwell and billionaire Tom Steyer entered the crowded primary, with Swalwell at 20% and Porter at 17%.
Voter sentiment toward Porter is negative, with 34% unfavorable.
Controversial moments from her past, including confrontational interviews, have contributed to her declining popularity.
Thirty-one percent of voters remain undecided.