Katie Porter was the biggest beneficiary of Kamala Harris passing on a run for California governor, according to a new poll ...

Democratic former Orange County congresswoman appears to be the biggest beneficiary in the 2026 governor’s race after Kamala Harris opts out, as a new poll now shows her in the lead and her ...

Former Rep. Katie Porter and conservative commentator Steve Hilton lead in the 2026 governor's race, according to a new poll.

OC Democrat locks down frontrunner role as water district spends $100 million on project that may never be built ...

If Porter shows backbone and proves she can pivot, I’d throw my weight behind her. But from where I’m standing, the prospect seems dire.” ...

Former Democratic Rep. Katie Porter received a major boost in her race to become California’s next governor after former Vice ...

Katie Porter moved swiftly after Kamala Harris passed on the governor’s race to project a sense of inevitability around her ...

The poll, conducted before Lt. Gov. Eleni Kounalakis dropped out and moved to the state treasurer’s race, signaled weakness in her support. Seven percent of voters backed Kounalakis’ gubernatorial bid ...

Some Kamala Harris supporters are now favoring former Democratic Rep. Katie Porter in California’s 2026 gubernatorial race ...

Thirty percent of registered voters who had planned to back Harris for governor now say they will support Porter.

U.S. Senate candidate Katie Porter (D-CA) addresses supporters on election night at The Bungalow in Long Beach, CA, on Tuesday, March 5, 2024. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG) ...

Porter did not rule out, however, a future bid for the Senate. Progressives hope she runs when Sen. Dianne Feinstein, 87, leaves the Senate, although it is certain to be a crowded field.