An image collage containing 3 images, Image 1 shows Collage of DeMott, a candidate for governor, with the California state flag and Golden Gate Bridge in the background, Image 2 shows Republican Chad Bianco speaking at the CBS California Gubernatorial Debate, Image 3 shows An official ballot for Los Angeles County with "BARACK D. OBAMA SHAW" and "ANTONIO VILLARAIGOSA" circled in red

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Why there are 61 names on your ballot for governor – including Barack Obama

Updated 8 hours ago
New York Post
Fox News
3 articles2 sources
Multiple Perspectives

The postal ballots bring attention to a crowded gubernatorial field as 61 names appear on the ballot, including Barack Obama. Articles note mail-in ballots have arrived and voters can select one governor candidate for November. Shared elements: ballot complexity, broad candidate list, and the June vote timeline; any disputes on impact are attributed to the sources.

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An image collage containing 3 images, Image 1 shows Collage of DeMott, a candidate for governor, with the California state flag and Golden Gate Bridge in the background, Image 2 shows Republican Chad Bianco speaking at the CBS California Gubernatorial Debate, Image 3 shows An official ballot for Los Angeles County with "BARACK D. OBAMA SHAW" and "ANTONIO VILLARAIGOSA" circled in red
New York Post
New York Post
Lean Right
5/4/2026

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An image collage containing 2 images, Image 1 shows Republican political commentator Steve Hilton speaking at a debate, Image 2 shows Former Democratic US Representative Katie Porter speaking at a California gubernatorial debate
New York Post
New York Post
Lean Right
5/4/2026

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Fox News5/5/2026

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