Democrats were already scrambling in California's governor race. Then Swalwell dropped out
California Democrats were already fretting about the race due to troubling polls and low name recognition
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Key People
Eric Swalwell is a U.S. Representative from California.
Gavin Newsom is the Governor of California.
Kamala Harris is the current Vice President of the United States and the first female vice president.
Former congresswoman and Democratic candidate for governor of California.
Mayor of San Jose and Democratic candidate for California governor.
Tom Steyer is a billionaire environmental activist and former Democratic presidential candidate.
A veteran Democratic politician and current California Attorney General.
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California Democrats were already fretting about the race due to troubling polls and low name recognition
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