【Key Focus: California Governor Election Attracts Attention, Number of Candidates Sets a Record】
On November 24, 2025, Washington time, the Associated Press wrote in a press release:
The California governor candidates will include a former presidential candidate, a county sheriff, two women who may become the first to hold the position, current and former members of Congress, a former cabinet secretary, and at least one billionaire, with another preparing to join. This campaign has been overshadowed by scandals, and at one point, the campaign almost collapsed. And it hasn't even officially started yet.
The current governor, Gavin Newsom, who is subject to term limits, is about to leave office, creating the most open and crowded field for the state's highest position ever. This job pays an annual salary of $242,000, but offers a more valuable political platform and the opportunity to participate in trade, climate, and other global issues. In California, which has nearly 40 million people, the governor automatically becomes a well-known figure in the United States.
Notably, it is widely expected that Democratic governor Newsom will launch a presidential campaign after his term ends in early January 2027.
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