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Katie Porter

Katie Porter

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Overview

Current roleFormer U.S. Representative

PartyDemocratic

Political ideologyProgressive Democrat

Age52 years old (Jan 3, 1974)

GenderFemale

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LocationCalifornia

BackgroundAttorney

EducationYale University (BA)

Notable personal detailsKatherine Moore Porter is an American lawyer and politician who served as a U.S. representative from California from 2019 to 2025, representing the 45th district and later the 47th district. She earned a BA from Yale University and a JD from Harvard Law School, and has worked as a law professor, including at the University of California, Irvine. She is a Democratic candidate for Governor of California in the 2026 election.

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Positions

LiberalConservative

Economy & Taxes

The candidate supports taxing the ultra-wealthy and strengthening tax enforcement while pursuing policies to lower costs for working families and hold corporations accountable. Her public materials emphasize using government incentives and regulations to build housing, protect workers, and fund public priorities.

Healthcare

Supports Medicare for All and describes healthcare as a right; advocates replacing private-profit-driven system with a single-payer system to expand coverage and lower costs.

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Immigration & Border

Supports comprehensive immigration reform including a fair pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants, favors protecting asylum access and opposes policies that would shut the border entirely; seeks changes to enforcement practices rather than abolishing ICE.

Abortion & Reproductive Rights

Katie Porter supports protecting abortion and reproductive rights in California and opposes strict or total bans on abortion. Her campaign emphasizes defending abortion access as part of a broader commitment to protect health care and civil rights for Californians.

Climate & Energy

Supports aggressive clean‑energy goals and major climate action, including defending California’s clean air laws, investing in clean energy and resilience, and pursuing 100% renewable energy for the state. Record includes votes and advocacy for federal climate measures and support for large clean‑energy investments and environmental justice. Endorsed by labor‑environment coalition groups that highlight her pro‑clean‑energy, pro‑jobs stance.

Public Safety & Guns

Supports strong gun safety measures including a ban on military-style semi-automatic rifles (assault weapons), universal/background checks for all gun sales, and a national red-flag (extreme risk protection order) law; has called for treating gun violence as a public-health emergency and backed legislation to strengthen background checks and address firearms in domestic-violence cases.

News

AINews Summary
Last updatedJun 17, 2026

Katie Porter is in the middle of California’s crowded 2026 governor’s race, where the main question is which two candidates will advance from the top-two primary. Recent polling has put her behind Xavier Becerra, Steve Hilton and Tom Steyer, with Porter around 7% to 10% in the latest surveys. She has also drawn attention for sharp attacks on rivals Tom Steyer and Xavier Becerra, including a CNN fact-check over claims about a leaked video and Becerra’s legal exposure. Voting has just closed, but the final result may take time because California counts mailed ballots that arrive after Election Day if they were postmarked on time.

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Articles
TBThe Boston Globe16 days ago

California holds crowded primary in race to replace Governor Gavin Newsom

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WCWDIV ClickOnDetroit18 days ago

Here are the top candidates for California governor in Tuesday's primary

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WWTOP19 days ago

Candidates for California governor scramble to deliver final pitch to voters with days to go

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KKABC-TV19 days ago

New poll in California governor's race shows a top three - but only two candidates will move on

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Polls

Polling Average
20%15%10%5%0%
11.5%
17.1%
13.2%
12.5%
11.1%
10.5%
5.1%
Katie Porter
K. Porter
Steve Hilton
S. Hilton
Tom Steyer
T. Steyer
Chad Bianco
C. Bianco
Eric Swalwell
E. Swalwell
Xavier Becerra
X. Becerra
Matt Mahan
M. Mahan
Antonio Villaraigosa
A. Villaraigosa
Date (Start - End)SpreadPorterHiltonSteyerBiancoSwalwellBecerraMahanVillaraigosa
Polling Average
Hilton+5.5
11.5%17.1%13.2%12.5%11.1%10.5%5.1%3.6%
SurveyUSAMay 28 - 31
Steyer+13.0
7.0%20.0%20.0%11.0%–17.0%6.0%4.0%
Emerson CollegeMay 27 - 28
Becerra+23.2
5.2%22.5%22.6%11.8%–28.4%4.9%2.7%
Public Policy PollingMay 27 - 28
Steyer+14.0
7.0%20.0%21.0%14.0%–18.0%7.0%2.0%
McLaughlin & AssociatesMay 26 - 28
Steyer+18.0
7.0%25.0%25.0%10.0%–19.0%6.0%–
Kreate StrategiesMay 27 - 27
Becerra+22.0
5.0%26.0%20.0%9.0%–27.0%4.0%1.0%
David Binder ResearchMay 26 - 27
Hilton+19.0
8.0%27.0%22.0%9.0%–26.0%4.0%–
University of Southern California/California State University Long Beach Center for Urban Politics and Policy/Cal Poly PomonaMay 23 - 26
Becerra+21.0
8.0%23.0%18.0%11.0%–29.0%4.0%3.0%
University of California Berkeley Institute of Governmental StudiesMay 19 - 24
Becerra+18.0
7.0%21.0%19.0%11.0%–25.0%4.0%1.0%
Echelon InsightsMay 18 - 21
Hilton+18.0
7.0%25.0%18.0%12.0%–15.0%7.0%1.0%
Global Strategy GroupMay 18 - 21
Hilton+14.0
8.0%22.0%19.0%12.0%–19.0%8.0%2.0%
Public Policy Institute of CaliforniaMay 14 - 18
Becerra+11.0
12.0%20.0%15.0%13.0%–23.0%7.0%5.0%
EvitarusMay 14 - 16
Hilton+15.0
7.0%22.0%15.0%10.0%0.0%21.0%4.0%1.0%
EvitarusMay 14 - 16
Hilton+16.0
6.0%22.0%15.0%11.0%–22.0%4.0%1.0%
David Binder ResearchMay 5 - 11
Hilton+11.0
12.0%23.0%15.0%13.0%–22.0%7.0%2.0%
Emerson CollegeMay 9 - 10
Becerra+7.2
13.1%17.7%18.9%12.0%–20.3%9.3%5.1%
Kreate StrategiesMay 5 - 9
Hilton+13.0
9.0%22.0%14.0%13.0%–20.0%9.0%1.0%
Mellman GroupMay 3 - 6
Becerra+11.0
9.0%20.0%12.0%14.0%–20.0%10.0%–
Impact ResearchApr 28 - May 3
Becerra+14.0
9.0%23.0%14.0%11.0%–23.0%10.0%1.0%
EvitarusApr 30 - May 2
Hilton+10.0
8.0%18.0%12.0%14.0%1.0%18.0%7.0%2.0%
SurveyUSAApr 28 - May 1
Hilton+12.0
8.0%20.0%18.0%12.0%–10.0%7.0%5.0%
Gudelunas StrategiesApr 23 - 27
Becerra+14.0
10.0%23.0%15.0%13.0%0.0%24.0%6.0%2.0%
YouGovApr 23 - 27
Hilton+7.0
9.0%16.0%15.0%10.0%–13.0%4.0%4.0%
EMC ResearchApr 21 - 26
Becerra+13.0
8.0%20.0%17.0%15.0%–21.0%8.0%3.0%
Independent Voter ProjectApr 14 - 20
Becerra+11.6
11.4%19.7%13.9%16.7%–23.0%4.3%1.0%
Gudelunas StrategiesApr 14 - 18
Hilton+7.0
13.0%20.0%15.0%14.0%0.0%15.0%6.0%3.0%
Kreate StrategiesApr 12 - 18
Hilton+10.0
8.0%18.0%16.0%14.0%3.0%10.0%4.0%1.0%
Kreate StrategiesApr 12 - 18
Hilton+8.0
10.0%18.0%16.0%14.0%–10.0%4.0%1.0%
EvitarusApr 15 - 17
Hilton+6.0
10.0%16.0%13.0%14.0%1.0%13.0%5.0%2.0%
Emerson CollegeApr 14 - 15
Hilton+6.3
10.3%16.6%14.1%14.4%–10.4%5.4%2.5%
SurveyUSAApr 8 - 10
Steyer+13.0
8.0%18.0%21.0%8.0%9.0%4.0%4.0%5.0%
David Binder ResearchApr 1 - 6
Hilton+11.0
11.0%22.0%12.0%13.0%18.0%4.0%5.0%2.0%
Gudelunas StrategiesApr 1 - 6
Hilton+11.0
11.0%22.0%12.0%13.0%18.0%4.0%5.0%2.0%
EvitarusMar 31 - Apr 5
Bianco+7.0
7.0%14.0%11.0%14.0%12.0%4.0%4.0%4.0%
Public Policy Institute of CaliforniaMar 26 - Apr 3
Swalwell+8.0
10.0%17.0%14.0%14.0%18.0%5.0%5.0%5.0%
Kreate StrategiesMar 23 - 29
Hilton+11.0
8.0%19.0%13.0%10.0%13.0%2.0%4.0%2.0%
Echelon InsightsMar 12 - 17
Hilton+10.0
10.0%20.0%13.0%14.0%15.0%3.0%4.0%3.0%
EvitarusMar 12 - 17
Hilton+6.0
10.0%16.0%10.0%14.0%10.0%3.0%3.0%3.0%
University of California Berkeley Institute of Governmental StudiesMar 9 - 15
Hilton+4.0
13.0%17.0%10.0%16.0%13.0%5.0%4.0%4.0%
Emerson CollegeMar 7 - 9
Swalwell+8.9
8.4%13.3%10.9%11.4%17.3%3.0%3.2%3.2%
University of California Berkeley Jack Citrin Center for Public Opinion Research/TrueDotFeb 25 - Mar 3
Hilton+8.0
11.0%19.0%13.0%11.0%11.0%5.0%3.0%4.0%
Global Strategy GroupFeb 27 - Mar 2
Hilton+7.0
13.0%20.0%16.0%15.0%11.0%5.0%3.0%2.0%
Independent Voter ProjectFeb 13 - 20
Bianco+10.9
12.4%14.9%8.0%23.3%17.9%3.4%2.1%2.8%
Emerson CollegeFeb 13 - 14
Hilton+7.3
9.8%17.1%8.8%13.5%14.1%3.5%3.4%2.8%
Public Policy Institute of CaliforniaFeb 3 - 11
Hilton+1.0
13.0%14.0%10.0%12.0%11.0%5.0%3.0%5.0%
Tavern ResearchFeb 2 - 5
Bianco+11.0
9.0%12.0%9.0%20.0%10.0%6.0%2.0%3.0%
EMC ResearchJan 29 - Feb 4
Bianco+9.0
12.0%17.0%9.0%21.0%18.0%6.0%5.0%3.0%
Global Strategy GroupJan 29 - Feb 3
Bianco+6.0
12.0%18.0%10.0%18.0%14.0%4.0%3.0%3.0%
J. Wallin Opinion ResearchJan 29 - Feb 1
Hilton+6.0
8.0%14.0%12.0%11.0%9.0%6.0%4.0%7.0%
RBI Strategies & ResearchJan 25 - 29
Hilton+3.0
13.0%16.0%8.0%15.0%14.0%–3.0%–
Tulchin ResearchJan 22 - 28
Hilton+2.0
13.0%15.0%10.0%15.0%14.0%5.0%–7.0%
Public Policy PollingJan 20 - 21
Bianco+4.0
14.0%17.0%8.0%18.0%11.0%6.0%5.0%2.0%
David Binder ResearchJan 17 - 20
Bianco+6.0
11.0%14.0%8.0%17.0%11.0%5.0%–3.0%
FM3 ResearchNov 30 - Dec 7
Hilton+5.0
13.0%18.0%6.0%17.0%17.0%3.0%–3.0%
Emerson CollegeDec 1 - 2
Bianco+2.3
11.0%11.5%4.3%13.3%11.5%3.5%–5.0%
Public Policy Institute of CaliforniaNov 13 - 19
Porter+7.0
21.0%14.0%–10.0%–14.0%–8.0%
Tavern ResearchOct 27 - 30
Bianco+1.0
15.0%12.0%–16.0%–9.0%–5.0%
University of California Berkeley Institute of Governmental StudiesOct 20 - 27
Bianco+2.0
11.0%8.0%1.0%13.0%–8.0%–5.0%
University of California Berkeley Institute of Governmental StudiesOct 20 - 27
Bianco+4.0
9.0%8.0%1.0%13.0%–5.0%–3.0%
EMC ResearchOct 22 - 26
Hilton+4.0
16.0%20.0%3.0%14.0%11.0%9.0%–5.0%
Bold DecisionOct 16 - 21
Bianco+2.0
12.0%13.0%7.0%14.0%–8.0%–7.0%
Bold DecisionOct 16 - 21
Hilton+0.0
14.0%14.0%–14.0%–5.0%–6.0%
Bold DecisionOct 16 - 21
Hilton+2.0
14.0%16.0%–13.0%–9.0%–11.0%
Emerson CollegeOct 20 - 21
Hilton+1.0
14.7%15.7%–10.7%–5.0%–5.2%
Emerson CollegeSep 15 - 16
Porter+5.7
15.5%9.8%–7.5%–3.4%–3.9%
Emerson CollegeSep 15 - 16
Porter+5.9
15.8%9.9%–7.9%–4.8%–3.8%
John Zogby StrategiesSep 7 - 9
Porter+10.7
24.8%14.1%–10.9%–9.4%–11.1%
University of California Berkeley Institute of Governmental StudiesAug 11 - 17
Porter+7.0
17.0%6.0%–10.0%–9.0%–4.0%
University of California Berkeley Jack Citrin Center for Public Opinion Research/Possibility Lab/TrueDotJul 31 - Aug 12
Porter+6.0
21.0%10.0%–15.0%–9.0%–9.0%
Emerson CollegeAug 4 - 5
Porter+5.8
17.6%11.8%–7.1%–2.7%–4.6%
University of California Irvine School of Social Ecology/TruedotMay 29 - Jun 4
Porter+2.0
6.0%––4.0%–2.0%–4.0%
Emerson CollegeApr 12 - 14
Porter+7.5
12.4%––4.3%–3.0%–4.9%
Emerson CollegeApr 12 - 14
Porter+3.5
7.7%––4.2%–1.8%–1.9%
Capitol WeeklyFeb 3 - 7
Porter+21.0
26.0%––––5.0%–3.0%
Capitol WeeklyFeb 3 - 7
Porter+12.0
16.0%––––4.0%–2.0%
Breakthrough CampaignsNov 22 - 26
Porter+10.0
24.0%––14.0%–6.0%–3.0%
Breakthrough CampaignsNov 22 - 26
Porter+15.0
21.0%––6.0%–2.0%–3.0%
University of California Berkeley Institute of Governmental StudiesOct 22 - 29
Porter+2.0
10.0%3.0%–8.0%–3.0%–4.0%
University of Southern California/California State University Long Beach Center for Urban Politics and Policy/Cal Poly PomonaSep 12 - 25
Porter+9.3
14.0%4.0%–4.7%–2.9%–2.6%

Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne

Endorsements

California Governor primary: 1st place

Endorsers of Katie Porter for California Governor primary: 1st place

EMILYs List

Elected official

EMILYs List endorsed Katie Porter for California governor.

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Cottie Petrie-Norris

Elected official

Cottie Petrie-Norris endorsed Katie Porter for California governor.

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Elizabeth Warren

Elected official

Elizabeth Warren endorsed Katie Porter for California governor.

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Fundraising

Latest report: Cycle 2026
Total raisedCash on hand
$32.5M
$24.4M
$16.3M
$8.1M
$0

2024

2026

Latest
Year
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate

Cycle 2024

$32.5M
$1.4M
$31.1M
$1.3M

Cycle 2026

$210.8K
$0.00
$1.6M
$203.1K

Source: FEC