of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond speaks at an event in Chula Vista, Calif., in 2021. of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond is officially running for governor in 2026, becoming the latest Democrat to launch a campaign in a race that could draw a large field of contenders as Gov. The ad does not target potential competitors but aims to position Thurmond …
Eleni Kounalakis, shown in 2018, announced Monday that she is running for governor in 2026. “As the proud daughter of an immigrant who came to California with nothing, my family owes everything to this state — I’m running for governor to ensure all Californians have the opportunities we’ve had,” Kounalakis said in a statement. Her family is wealthy and has …
