I’m focused on the working moms and dads who are being squeezed out of their jobs because child care costs more than their mortgage. On the roadblocks that prevent us from making universal child care a reality for every family.
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Californians can't afford polite when it comes to what's keeping us up at night. That’s what I'm focused on.
Anyone can make promises about being Governor. I’m the only leading candidate who has spent her career taking on powerful special interests for working people—and yes, I didn't always get it done by being polite.
I’m still the only candidate in this race who isn’t a billionaire and doesn't take corporate PAC money.
I don't spend my time in boardrooms; I spend it with the thousands of Californians powering this campaign.
That’s who the next Governor should be focused on.
It is an honor to have the support of Rep. Derek Tran, whose commitment to veterans and local business owners is unmatched. I look forward to partnering with him to tackle the cost of living and deliver for California.
Imagine a California where families and workers don't just survive, they flourish. That’s the roadmap.
Better schools, housing that’s affordable, cleaner air, and a health care system that sees you as a human being first.
Let’s make it happen.
Rep. Dave Min endorses Katie Porter for Governor! As the U.S. Congressman for the battleground district Katie represented, Dave knows she is the only candidate with the experience and the backbone to stand up to Trump’s attacks on California.
When I ran for Congress, I did it differently than most—I didn’t take corporate PAC money. My average contribution in this race is $68; my opponents' are in the thousands.
I want you to know that when I make a decision, I’ll be fighting for you, not special interest donors.
I’m so grateful to have @robertgarcia.bsky.social’s backing in this race, and I look forward to partnering together when I’m Governor to defend Californians from Trump’s attacks.
Congressman Robert Garcia is leading the charge to fight back against the Trump Administration in Washington.
As colleagues on the Oversight Committee, we fought tirelessly to hold Donald Trump and special interests accountable for cheating California families and raising costs.
Our campaign isn't fueled by giant corporate checks—it’s powered by teachers, nurses, and working parents. I’m the only candidate in this race who hasn’t taken a dime of corporate money. I’m running for governor to bring down your costs—not pad the pockets of special interests.
When policy is written by billionaires who do you think it benefits?
It was the tireless work from my team on the ground, the letters and calls we answered and the oversight of the Big Banks we conducted, that connected Californians with the resources they were owed.
When I led California’s response to the foreclosure crisis under then-AG Kamala Harris, homes weren’t just saved because a settlement agreement existed.
Ever feel like the state government and Congress are like two different groups of kids playing in separate sandboxes?
With the largest congressional delegation in the country, California has the power to make universal childcare a reality.
In just five days, our people-powered campaign raised $1M, without a cent from corporate PACs—and most ActBlue donations came from first time donors!
We're just getting started—let's win this race! secure.actblue.com/donate/socia...
We can't afford a leader who's all talk.
A lot of the candidates in this race say they'll stand up to Donald Trump. I actually have a record of doing it, and winning.
So grateful to earn the endorsement of Assemblywoman Petrie-Norris! We have long fought to bring down costs for California families, and I look forward to working with her as Governor.
The day I take office, we abolish state cooperation with ICE.
We protect our neighbors and keep our families whole; we don't tear them apart. Simple as that.
Before I jumped into this race, I had a real talk with my kids—and they were my biggest advocates. They know what’s at stake because they’re living the future we’re currently debating.
Medicare for All isn't just a policy—it's a commitment to one another.
It is time to pass CalCare, a single-payer system that eliminates premiums and co-pays so that your health is never determined by your wealth.
Did you know many of California’s most profitable large corporations pay $0 in state taxes?
We need to close the loopholes so everyone plays by the same rules. No more free rides for the biggest earners.
Grateful to have the support of End Citizens United as we fight to lower costs for working families across California.
Speaking with UC Davis Dems, we got real. I’m not here to nibble at the edges of California’s cost crisis—I’m here to tackle our biggest expenses.
For 100 years, California promised a tuition-free education. Today, UC students face $15,588/year before room and board. As Governor, I will restore that promise and eliminate in-state tuition at UCs and CSUs. That’s thousands back in your pocket and a real investment in our economy.
Ambitious ideas are important. But knowing how to cut through the BS and get results matters.
Believing that government can do big things and work for people and holding it accountable to achieve those outcomes are entirely consistent.
I’ve never been afraid to call out Donald Trump and powerful special interests, and that’s not going to stop when I’m Governor.
I drive a minivan with a license plate that literally spells out OVRSITE.
We need to stop measuring success by what we say we'll do and start measuring it by what we actually deliver.
When I say I’m running to represent every part and pocket of California, that means getting out there. And sometimes there is nowhere for lunch along the way.
While I had a very squashed protein bar, the silver lining was 3 bags of beautiful avocados for $10 🥑🚙
When a program is for everyone, it creates a political shield that means-tested programs just don’t have.
Universal child care for every Californian.