Voters will see dozens of names on their ballot, but the strongest performing candidates have included Xavier Becerra, Steve Hilton, Tom Steyer, Chad Bianco, Katie Porter, Matt Mahan, Tony Thurmond, and Antonio Villaraigosa.<\/p>\n
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Notably, candidates like former Rep. Eric Swalwell<\/a> and Betty Yee have dropped out of the race but still appear on the ballot.<\/p>\n
Democratic candidate Xavier Becerra said he wants to make housing more affordable so working families can buy homes and retire in California. His top priorities would be building more housing, protecting access to healthcare and expanding education, including preschool programs.\u00a0<\/p>\n California\u2019s Governor\u2019s Race: Meet Xavier Becerra<\/a><\/p>\n
Republican candidate Chad Bianco said he\u2019s running for governor because he believes California needs stronger leadership and accountability. His top priorities would include crime, lowering the cost of living and overhauling state infrastructure and education.\u00a0<\/p>\n California\u2019s Governor\u2019s Race: Meet Chad Bianco<\/a><\/p>\n
Republican Steve Hilton said he\u2019s running because California has become too expensive and hard for small businesses. His first-year priorities include lowering vehicle registration costs, gas prices, electric bills and making people’s first $100,000 tax free.<\/p>\n California\u2019s Governor\u2019s Race: Meet Steve Hilton<\/a><\/p>\n
Democratic candidate Matt Mahan said his campaign is centered on lowering housing and energy costs while bringing more jobs back to the state. Mahan said he would push to reduce regulations, reform building fees and improve public schools with a back-to-basics approach.\u00a0<\/p>\n California\u2019s Governor\u2019s Race: Meet Matt Mahan
Democratic candidate Katie Porter said her campaign is focused on lowering costs for families. Porter said her top priorities would include building more housing faster, offering free childcare and eliminating state income tax for Californians making less than $100,000 a year.\u00a0<\/p>\n California\u2019s Governor\u2019s Race: Meet Katie Porter<\/a><\/p>\n
Democratic candidate Tom Steyer said that affordability is pushing Californians out of the state. His top priorities would include expanding housing, lowering electricity costs and boosting state revenue by closing what he called a corporate real estate tax loophole.\u00a0<\/p>\n California\u2019s Governor\u2019s Race: Meet Tom Steyer
Democratic candidate Tony Thurmond said he\u2019s running for governor because California is facing an affordability crisis and challenges surrounding homelessness. He wants to expand housing by building on surplus school property and offer tax credits to help families with everyday costs.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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