Betty Yee, a former California state controller, suspended her campaign for governor in April 2026, effectively ending her bid while her name remained on the June primary ballot. She cited fundraising challenges and a lack of viable path to the nomination as key reasons for stepping aside. After exiting, she indicated she had not decided whom to endorse in the race.[1][2][5]
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The former state controller cited a lack of resources in her decision to suspend her campaign.
amp.sacbee.comYee, who was born in San Francisco to Chinese immigrant parents, was vying to be the first woman to hold the state’s highest office.
www.scmp.comYee's departure from the race for governor leaves six leading Democrats in the running with two leading Republicans.
calmatters.orgPlus, the latest on Gov. Gavin Newsom's push for a U.S. constitutional amendment on gun safety.
www.kqed.orgBetty Yee has suspended her campaign for California governor, joining Eric Swalwell in exiting the crowded Democratic primary. With her departure, the race remains competitive, featuring multiple candidates ahead of the June primary., Agency News, Times Now
www.timesnownews.comBetty Yee gets candid in an emotional interview with CBS News California Investigates on why she's suspending her gubernatorial campaign and concerns about California's political process.
www.cbsnews.comBetty Yee gets candid in an emotional interview with CBS News California Investigates on why she's suspending her gubernatorial campaign and concerns about California's political process.
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