Toni Atkins
President pro tempore of the California State Senate and former Assembly Speaker. First openly lesbian leader of a state legislative chamber. San Diego native. Leading candidate for governor. Focused on housing, healthcare, and climate.
In the News
Commentary: She was highly qualified to be California governor. Why did her campaign fizzle? - Los Angeles Times
Longtime Calif. politician bows out of governor's race, citing polls - SFGATE
Toni Atkins drops out of California governor's race, cites 'no viable path forward' - Advocate.com
Toni Atkins ends bid to become California’s first woman and LGBTQ governor - San Francisco Chronicle
Former legislative leader Toni Atkins drops out of California governor’s race - Sacramento Bee
Toni Atkins Exits Governor’s Race as Ian Calderon Jumps In, Energizing California’s 2026 Contest - Independent Voter News
Toni Atkins drops out of crowded California governor race - San Diego Union-Tribune
Toni Atkins drops out of 2026 California governor’s race - Times of San Diego
Atkins to open San Diego campaign HQ with state, federal, local leaders in her corner - Times of San Diego
Toni Atkins gains key endorsements ahead of Harris opting out of gubernatorial race - Times of San Diego
Honoring Stonewall: A conversation with Senator Toni Atkins on the past, present, and future of Pride - Los Angeles Blade
Opinion | The clock is ticking for those hoping to be California's next governor - CalMatters
Why this Democratic candidate for California governor is dropping out of the race - CalMatters
Toni Atkins on 2026 run for California governor - NBC 7 San Diego
Better know a CA gubernatorial candidate: Toni Atkins - Capitol Weekly
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