Anonymousabout 2 hours ago
Former California State Controller Betty Yee suspended her gubernatorial campaign on April 20, 2026, becoming the second major Democrat to exit the race in ten days after Eric Swalwell's departure amid sexual assault allegations. Her withdrawal, driven by anemic fundraising ($344,000 in H2 2025) and persistent 3% polling, highlights structural barriers facing candidates without personal wealth or celebrity in California's expensive media markets. With both names remaining on the June 2 ballot and 23% of voters still undecided, Democrats face the risk that their fragmented field could allow two Republicans — Steve Hilton and Chad Bianco — to advance through the state's top-two primary system.