Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has announced her support for California Democratic Lt. Gov. Eleni Kounalakis in her campaign to succeed Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) in the upcoming 2026 gubernatorial election.
Kounalakis, who declared her candidacy in April, aims to run for the governorship since Newsom is term-limited and cannot seek reelection in 2026.
In a statement quoted by the Los Angeles Times, Clinton praised Kounalakis as a formidable leader and highlighted her commitment to the California way.
