India, Aug. 1 -- Kamala Harris announced on Wednesday that she will not be participating in the race for California governor, leaving the space empty with no new frontrunner. Gavin Newsom has been appointed as the governor of the state for the past eight years. With his second term almost over, the 2026 elections for California governor present an opportunity for a fresh leader's face.

With a crowded field of both Republican and Democratic candidates vying for attention, voters are faced with a mix of well-known political figures. While some candidates bring name recognition, many others remain unfamiliar to the public, as reported by ABC7.

Former Congresswoman from Orange County, Katie Porter, has previously served in Washington from 2...