Summary
Katie Porter, a former U.S. Representative, received an endorsement from EMILY's List, a group supporting pro-choice female candidates. This backing could provide her an advantage in the race for California governor. Porter has been leading in polls for this position.
Key Facts
- Katie Porter has received an endorsement from EMILY's List, a group that supports pro-choice women running for office.
- EMILY's List has raised nearly $950 million to help candidates across the United States.
- Porter's campaign for governor is to replace Gavin Newsom in 2026.
- Former U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris declined to run for governor, and Porter leads among Democrats in polls.
- An Emerson College poll showed Porter leading the governor's race with 18% support.
- Many California voters (38%) remain undecided about their choice for governor.
- Two other potential candidates, Toni Atkins and Eleni Kounalakis, exited the race, narrowing the field.
