{"id":71870,"date":"2026-05-20T11:49:29","date_gmt":"2026-05-20T18:49:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eltecolote.org\/content\/?p=71870"},"modified":"2026-05-20T12:00:30","modified_gmt":"2026-05-20T19:00:30","slug":"ca-governor-race-poll","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eltecolote.org\/content\/en\/ca-governor-race-poll\/","title":{"rendered":"Tell us: What should California\u2019s next governor prioritize for Latinos?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The stakes are especially high for Californians heading into the June 2 primary election. Gov. Gavin Newsom, who has led the state for seven years, is term-limited and cannot run again. In a crowded race with 61 candidates on the ballot and five leading contenders in<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kqed.org\/news\/12084358\/hilton-becerra-lead-democrats-final-poll-for-california-governor\"> a rapidly shifting race<\/a>, voters will help decide the future direction of California.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Under California\u2019s primary system, the two candidates who receive the most votes in the June 2 primary, regardless of party affiliation, will advance to the general election this November. To help voters better understand the race, <em>El Tecolote <\/em>partnered with the <em>San Francisco Public Press <\/em>to explain how the leading gubernatorial candidates plan to address issues impacting Latino communities in the S.F. Bay Area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before we do that, we want to hear from you: What issues do you think California\u2019s next governor should prioritize? 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