MEMO: Katie Porter Offers the Strongest Path to Victory in California [View all]

EMILYs List-endorsed Katie Porter is gaining significant late momentum, solidifying her position at the front of California’s gubernatorial field. In the wake of Eric Swallwell’s exit from this race, it’s clearer than ever that Californians deserve a governor who is battle-tested, forthright, and prepared to lead the state. It is time to elect the first woman Governor in California. Katie Porter is the most-prepared candidate to meet this moment and signs show California voters agree.

Porter in Strongest Position After Swalwell’s Collapse

In what currently amounts to a two-candidate Democratic race, Katie Porter is tied with Tom Steyer and poised to receive the greatest boost in voter enthusiasm and support in the coming weeks. An internal campaign poll found nearly half of Swalwell supporters (46%) named Katie Porter their second choice, compared to just 14% who favored Steyer — even after Steyer had spent 40 million in paid advertising.

Steyer has now poured over $120 million into his campaign to date without rising into the lead, while Porter, who just started her paid advertising, possesses the highest favorability rating and name ID among Democrats. It’s clear Porter has the greatest potential for growth within the field while Steyer appears to have reached a ceiling with California voters with more than six-weeks to go. She will need only a fraction of Steyer’s spend to remind voters of her record fighting against special interests and defending working families.

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