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April 20, 2026
Betty Yee suspends California governor campaign
- Betty Yee announced her campaign suspension after failing to gain traction, polling at around 3% among likely voters.
- Her exit follows Eric Swalwell's withdrawal amid serious allegations, leaving six Democrats and two Republicans in the race.
- Yee cited fundraising challenges and a lack of donor support as key factors in her decision to suspend her campaign.
5 Sources
- Democrat Betty Yee Leaves the California Governor’s RaceApr 20, 2026 at 6:08 PM · NYT
- Betty Yee drops out of California governor's raceApr 20, 2026 at 8:26 PM · The Hill
- Another Democrat exits crowded campaign for California governorApr 20, 2026 at 8:43 PM · ABC News
- Democrat Betty Yee exits California governor’s raceApr 20, 2026 at 8:52 PM · CNN
- Another Democrat exits California's crowded gubernatorial race weeks before the June 2 primary electionApr 21, 2026 at 1:54 AM · Fox News