All articles tagged with #eleni kounalakis
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Politico
Eleni Kounalakis has dropped out of the California governor's race to focus on a downballot campaign for state treasurer, aiming to impact the state's financial future, which opens opportunities for other candidates and shifts the political landscape.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Politico
With Kamala Harris passing on the California governor's race, potential candidates like Katie Porter and others are positioning themselves, while figures like Rick Caruso and Eleni Kounalakis are gaining attention, highlighting a competitive and dynamic race.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Fox News
California Lt. Gov. Eleni Kounalakis, a Democrat, announced her candidacy for the 2026 gubernatorial race to replace Gov. Gavin Newsom, who is term-limited. If elected, Kounalakis would become the first woman to serve as governor of California. She was the first woman elected as lieutenant governor in 2018 and was re-elected in November. Kounalakis is the only candidate who has announced a gubernatorial run so far.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by KABC-TV
California Lt. Gov. Eleni Kounalakis, a Democrat, has announced her candidacy for governor in 2026, hoping to become the first woman elected to the position in state history. Kounalakis, who already made history as the first woman to hold California's second-highest job, is giving herself a head start in fundraising for the costly campaign.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by SFGATE
California Lt. Gov. Eleni Kounalakis has announced her candidacy for governor in 2026, becoming the first entrant in the race. Kounalakis, an establishment Democrat, has enlisted the services of Bearstar Strategies, a powerful consulting group that has worked for Gavin Newsom, Kamala Harris, and others. Her campaign will focus on issues such as homelessness, income inequality, and the fentanyl crisis. Other potential candidates include Attorney General Rob Bonta and Senate President Pro Tempore Toni Atkins.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by San Francisco Chronicle
California Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis has launched her 2026 campaign for governor, becoming the first candidate to seek to replace Gov. Gavin Newsom, who will be termed out of office. Kounalakis, who would be the first woman elected governor in California's history if elected, has been a leader in California's drive to define itself as a haven for people seeking abortions. Attorney General Rob Bonta is also considering a 2026 gubernatorial run, while state Treasurer Fiona Ma said she would be running for lieutenant governor in 2026.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by KCRA Sacramento
Eleni Kounalakis, California's lieutenant governor, has announced her campaign for governor in the 2026 election, becoming the first woman to govern the state if elected. She plans to tackle key issues such as homelessness and the fentanyl crisis. Kounalakis has been acting governor several times and became the first woman to sign a bill into law last year in California, extending a law preventing some renters from being evicted during the pandemic. More challengers are expected as the election nears.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by POLITICO
California Lt. Gov. Eleni Kounalakis has launched her campaign to become the first woman governor of California, pushing out ahead of what’s expected to be a sprawling field in 2026. Kounalakis will open a campaign committee for governor and immediately start raising money and building her nascent public profile for the distant election. California statewide campaigns are among the most expensive in the country, with TV ads in major markets costing millions each week and politicians taking years and even decades to establish their brands.