Sen. Alex Padilla says he received’t run for California governor – NBC Los Angeles

Sen. Alex Padilla has introduced that he is not going to pursue a run for governor of California in subsequent yr’s election.

The previous Los Angeles Metropolis Council member, California secretary of state and state lawmaker launched an announcement Tuesday as voters solid ballots within the Prop 50 statewide particular election.

“It’s with a full coronary heart and much more dedication than ever that I am selecting to not run for governor of California subsequent yr,” Padilla stated. “I select not simply to remain within the Senate, I select to remain on this battle. As a result of the Structure is value combating for. Our elementary rights are value combating for.”

Padilla has been serving within the Senate since January 2021. He served within the state Senate representing the Los Angeles space from 2006 to 2014. He served on the Los Angeles Metropolis Council from 1999 to 2006, together with almost 5 years as council president.

in July, one other high-profile Democrat — former Vice President Kamala Harris — introduced she wouldn’t be operating for governor.

Different Democrats looking for to succeed Gov. Gavin Newsom embrace former congressman and U.S. Well being and Human Providers Secretary Xavier Becerra, entrepreneur Stephen Cloobeck, former Orange County Rep. Katie Porter, state faculties chief Tony Thurmond, former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, and former Controller Betty Yee.

Two Republicans — Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco and former Fox Information host Steve Hilton — are within the race.