Republican John Cox
Republican businessman John Cox says he’ll fix what he believes is a broken and mismanaged state government.
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California's Next Governor
Capital Public Radio’s Ben Adler sits down with the six leading candidates for governor of California, and introduces you to each of them in less than 10 minutes.
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9 episodesDemocrat Gavin Newsom
Democratic Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom is vowing to implement major new programs to help lift Californians out of poverty.
Antonio Villaraigosa Says 'The Economy's Not Working For Too Many People'
Democrat Antonio Villaraigosa is campaigning as a pro-business progressive who will work to "restore the luster of the California Dream."
Gavin Newsom Says He Has 'Courage For A Change'
Democrat Gavin Newsom is hoping grassroots energy for progressive goals such as single-payer health care will propel him to the governor's m...
Delaine Eastin Says She Has 'Brass Backbone'
Democrat Delaine Eastin says she’s the only candidate "not just go along and get along" at the state Capitol.
John Cox Aims To 'Clean Out The Barn'
Republican John Cox wants to "clean out the barn" in Sacramento, just as President Trump campaigned to "drain the swamp" in Washington.
John Chiang Is The 'No-Drama' Candidate
Democrat John Chiang believes he can strike a sweet spot in California politics: a political progressive who's fiscally prudent.
Travis Allen Wants To 'Take Back California'
Republican Travis Allen is hoping — heck, he’s confident — that he can channel Trump and "take back California."
Coming Soon: California's Next Governor
Get a preview of Capital Public Radio's new podcast, introducing you to the six people likely to lead the biggest state in the nation — and...