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Betty Yee Drops Out Of California Governor Race Before June 2 Primary
Betty Yee dropped out of California's governor race before the June 2 primary. Fox News reported the exit as coming weeks ahead of the statewide primary in California. The outlet described her departure as "another Democrat" leaving a crowded gubernatorial field. The report did not offer additional details about her reasons or timing.
Her withdrawal reduces the size of the Democratic field and could reshape the dynamics of the June 2 contest. The Fox News piece did not include campaign statements, polling shifts, or social media reaction, leaving specifics about who benefits or how voters will respond unclear.
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- Betty Yee, former California state controller, announced Monday she is suspending her 2026 gubernatorial campaign.
- Yee had been polling at roughly 3 percent among likely voters and cited weak fundraising and lack of donor support.
- Her withdrawal follows Eric Swalwell's exit a week earlier and leaves Katie Porter as the leading female candidate in a field including Xavier Becerra, Tom Steyer, Steve Hilton and Chad Bianco.
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