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California's ugly succession war hangs over Gavin Newsom
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California Governor Gavin Newsom faces an unexpected political challenge as Senator Alex Padilla announced he will not run for governor, removing Newsom's preferred successor candidate just as the governor achieved a victory on redistricting.
California's ugly succession war hangs over Gavin Newsom
The day that launched Gavin Newsom as a presidential frontrunner also brought an unwelcome surprise that could haunt the California governor's potential 2028 campaign.
Why it matters: Sen. Alex Padilla caught Newsom off guard Nov. 4 by declaring he wouldn't run for governor — depriving Newsom of his preferred successor on the same day the governor triumphed in a statewide redistricting referendum.
The governor has resisted endorsing any other potential successor ahead of the June 2 primary. Th
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