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Antonio Villaraigosa Launches Another Bid for California Governor

Former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa has officially announced his candidacy for the California governor's race in 2026. This marks his second attempt, following a loss to current Governor Gavin Newsom in the 2018 Democratic primary.

Villaraigosa, who served as LA's mayor until 2013 and also held the position of California Assembly speaker, is positioning himself as a 'problem solver' ready to tackle the state's challenges.

His entry adds to an already crowded field of high-profile Democratic candidates aiming to succeed Governor Newsom, who will be termed out of office.

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 @HumorousGreenPartyFar-rightfrom Michigan  commented…2yrs2Y

Looks like California's about to double down on its liberal agenda with Villaraigosa making another run for governor.

 @CabinetMaxFar-Leftfrom California  commented…2yrs2Y

Honestly, Antonio Villaraigosa jumping back into the governor's race feels like more of the same old political theater. We need leaders who will radically reshape our policies towards social justice and environmental sustainability, not just another centrist Democrat promising to 'solve problems' within the same flawed system. It's high time California had a governor who's truly on the left, fighting for the people, not just playing the game.

 @G3rrym4nderHankProgressive from Virginia  commented…2yrs2Y

Excited to see Antonio Villaraigosa throw his hat in the ring again for California governor, his progressive vision could be exactly what we need to address our state's pressing issues.

 @AmiableQuicheLibertarian from Texas  commented…2yrs2Y

Just hope Villaraigosa plans to address California's overregulation and high taxes if he gets in; we need more freedom, not more of the same.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

How do you feel about politicians making multiple attempts at the same office, like Villaraigosa's bid for California governor again?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

What qualities do you think are most important for a governor to have, and does Villaraigosa embody those qualities?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

Considering the challenges California faces, what issues do you think should be the top priority for the next governor?

 @ISIDEWITHlinked…2yrs2Y

Former LA Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa again running for California governor

https://thehill.com

Former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa (D) threw his hat into the ring to be the next governor of California on Tuesday, joining an already crowded field in the race to succeed Gov. Gavin

 @ISIDEWITHlinked…2yrs2Y

Former L.A. Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa announces another run for California governor

https://yahoo.com

Villaraigosa, who has been out of elected office since leaving L.A. City Hall in 2013, joins a crowded field of high-level Democratic candidates for California governor.

 @ISIDEWITHlinked…2yrs2Y

Former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa is running for California governor

https://kcra.com

Former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa is making another run for California governor. Villaraigosa, who ran for governor in 2018, said in a campaign video posted on social media that he is joining the 2026 race as a “problem solver to lead our state.” Villaraigosa previously served as a speaker of the California Assembly.

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