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Warren Backs Porter for California Governor Amid Uncertainty

2/19/2026

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Senator Elizabeth Warren endorsed former Representative Katie Porter for California governor on February 19, 2026, praising her as a "warrior for working families."
The endorsement comes ahead of the California Democratic Party’s convention, with no clear front-runner to succeed term-out Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Porter previously represented Orange County and faces Steve Hilton and Eric Swalwell in the race.
Recent polling shows 21% of voters remain undecided.

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Senator Elizabeth Warren endorsed former Representative Katie Porter for California governor on February 19, 2026, praising her as a "warrior for working families."
The endorsement comes ahead of the California Democratic Party’s convention, with no clear front-runner to succeed term-out Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Porter previously represented Orange County and faces Steve Hilton and Eric Swalwell in the race.
Recent polling shows 21% of voters remain undecided.