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CALIFORNIA CHAOS: Swamp Creatures SWALWELL and STEYER Enter Governor's Race as Golden State Prepares for 2026 SHOWDOWN

Gary FranchiFebruary 26, 2026125 views
CALIFORNIA CHAOS: Swamp Creatures SWALWELL and STEYER Enter Governor's Race as Golden State Prepares for 2026 SHOWDOWN
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The radical left's grip on California is about to face its biggest challenge yet, as new polling reveals a surprisingly competitive gubernatorial race that could finally give Golden State patriots a real shot at reclaiming their state from decades of Democrat destruction.

Three prominent Democrats have emerged to defend the party's stranglehold on California: former Rep. Katie Porter, scandal-plagued Rep. Eric Swalwell, and globalist billionaire Tom Steyer. But here's the kicker – early polling shows this race is far more competitive than the establishment expected, with Republicans actually having a fighting chance to flip the governor's mansion red for the first time since Arnold Schwarzenegger.

Let's talk about what California voters are really choosing between here. On the Democrat side, you've got Swalwell – the same guy who was literally compromised by a Chinese spy and somehow still sits on the House Intelligence Committee. Then there's Tom Steyer, another out-of-touch billionaire who thinks he can buy his way into power while pushing the same green energy fantasies that have already devastated California's economy.

Meanwhile, Republicans are fielding serious candidates who understand that Californians are fed up with rolling blackouts, skyrocketing crime, homeless encampments, and businesses fleeing the state in droves. The fact that this race is even competitive speaks volumes about how badly Democrats have mismanaged what was once America's economic powerhouse.

Trump's Momentum Could Flip California

With President Trump's America First agenda delivering real results nationwide, California Republicans have their best opportunity in decades to make the case for conservative leadership. While the liberal media tries to downplay it, voters are seeing the stark contrast between Trump's booming economy and the disaster zone that Democrat policies have created in California.

The question isn't whether California needs change – it's whether patriots will show up in massive numbers to finally drain the Sacramento swamp. This gubernatorial race could be the beginning of the end for radical left control of the Golden State.

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Gary Franchi

Award-winning journalist covering breaking news, politics & culture for Next News Network.

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SanDiegoTaxpayerVerified1 hours ago
I've watched Steyer throw money around for years trying to buy his way into politics. Is there any actual qualification either of these guys has for running our state?
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ValleyResidentVerifiedjust now
Great question - all I see is political ambition and deep pockets, not leadership experience.
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RedStateRefugeeVerifiedjust now
Moved here from Texas five years ago and wow, if these are the best candidates Democrats can offer, California is in serious trouble.
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PatriotMom2016Verifiedjust now
Swalwell and Steyer? Really? California deserves so much better than these two swamp creatures who have done nothing but line their own pockets.
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GoldenStateRealistVerifiedjust now
Couldn't agree more. Swalwell especially has been a disaster for this state.
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FreeCalifornia2026Verifiedjust now
This is exactly what's wrong with California politics - the same recycled faces who created our problems now want promotions!
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OrangeCountyDadVerifiedjust now
My family has been in California for three generations and we've never seen the state in worse shape. These two clowns running just proves how out of touch the Democrat establishment really is.
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ConservativeVoter88Verifiedjust now
Time for real conservatives to mobilize and support a candidate who actually cares about fixing our broken state. We can't let these establishment cronies waltz into the governor's mansion.