The votes won't be cast until 2026, but in terms of the money race, top Republican gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy has outraised top Democrat Amy Acton by millions.

Governor Gavin Newsom plans a special election for revised U.S. House districts in California, aiming to boost Democratic prospects in 2026.

Rhodes announced his campaign earlier in July, saying he is running because the 4th District race “isn’t about left versus right—it’s about two very different visions for the future of conservatism.” ...