Yes, a Republican could be California's next governor. And a recall would begin immediately

[Zorro]

Once upon a time in California, I went to the Orange County fairgrounds to watch Arnold Schwarzenegger give the signal for a wrecking ball to drop onto a vehicle.

The audience went wild, and Schwarzenegger went on to become governor and deliver on his promise to roll back a car tax increase, thereby blowing a $4-billion hole in the state budget.

I think it’s fair to say that in the current gubernatorial campaign season, the excitement level is several decibels below what we experienced in 2003. But once again, it’s fair to say we’ve not seen anything quite like this year’s derby.

“There’s no historical precedent in modern California history for a governor’s race with such a large field or such an amorphous field of candidates,” said longtime political observer Dan Schnur. “Unless you’re paying very close attention, it feels like a big multi-headed political blob.”

https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-03-26/lopez-column-california-governor-race-republican-recall

[Lovie777]

1. I don't think so...................

[rso]

2. California

I saw a poll yesterday where Swalwell is now in first place.

[Buddyzbuddy]

3. Katie Porter had one misstep and disappeared I'm sorry to say.

I think she would have been the front runner. Swallwell will take her place for me. The rest should drop out for the good of the party in my opinion. Villaraigosa is just waiting for somebody to offer him something, in my opinion.
Katie, you were my person, now it's time to drop and endorse Swallwell to end this quickly. Please come back when you're up to it. Senator Porter has a nice ring to it. Unfortunately both of our Senators are beholden to digital currency, considering how they voted for it. Never forgive and never forget.

[Zorro]

4. I doubt Katie Porter will drop out

Doesn't seem to be in her DNA.

[Buddyzbuddy]

5. If neither she nor Swallwell drop out, then I'm genuinely concerned.

You can't skip debates and not campaign and expect a good outcome. I would have loved seeing her as our Gov.

[Mz Pip]

6. Unfortunately, it's unlikely any will drop out

It will be up to the voters to solidify around one candidate. At this point, I’ll vote for whichever of our candidates is leading in the polls.

Egos in politics are enormous. That’s the only explanation for these candidates who are polling below 5% to stay in the race. They seem unconcerned having a lunatic like Bianco as governor.

[Jacson6]

7. IMHO choice rank voting is the problem.

A diluted parliamentary vote is what brought the fascists to power in Italy and Germany in the 20's & 30's.

[quaint]

8. We do not have ranked choice for governor.