Her exit from the governor's race creates an opening for other candidates to build relationships and secure contributions ...

SAN FRANCISCO — Lt. Gov. Eleni Kounalakis will drop out of the race for California governor, she announced Friday, exiting a ...

At this moment, I believe I can make the greatest impact by focusing on California’s financial future,” she wrote in a ...

California Lt. Governor Eleni Kounalakis has announced that she is ending her campaign to run for governor in 2026.

Eleni Kounalakis, the Democratic current Lieutenant Governor, announced that she will be joining the race for State Treasurer, and dropping out of the race for governor ...

California Lt. Gov. Eleni Kounalakis, who launched a gubernatorial bid more than two years ago, is dropping out and running for state treasurer instead.

Lt. Gov. Eleni Kounalakis has dropped out of the 2026 governor's race and is instead running for another state office.

Lt. Gov. Eleni Kounalakis (D-CA) was considered a top contender for the race, but polling showed her behind other candidates, such as Rep. Katie Porter (D-CA).

California Lt. Gov. Eleni Kounalakis (D) on Friday dropped her bid to replace term limited Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) in next year’s gubernatorial race, instead pivoting to run for treasurer in ...

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Eleni Kounalakis is dropping out of the 2026 California Governor’s race. Though she will stick with the campaign season, announcing she will be running for State Treasurer.

Lt. Gov. Eleni Kounalakis says she'll instead seek to become state treasurer in 2026. Kounalakis was trailing in a fielded ...