statewide

governor: write in Butch Ware if you’re feeling bold or irreverent, vote becerra if you’re still feeling nervous about two maga republicans getting to the general
lt gov: tubbs. left enough while still being remotely viable
sec of state: blenner. a teacher who wants to reform ca election processes. weber is an establishment dem incumbent and will win, but blenner is not just a protest vote - he could get to the general
controller: adams. reform/protest vote, but it will be incumbent D vs R challenger
treasurer: turner. i wanted to like caballero, but she sucks on climate & cops
attorney general: mikels
insurance commissioner: kim
board of eq 2: lieber
judge 13: bonner
judge 19: warren
state supe: henderson

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