Beyond the Governor's Race
Mon Feb 02 2026
The race to replace Governor Gavin Newsom has taken up most of California's political oxygen so far this year, but there are other statewide races coming up, including Lt. Governor, State Insurance Commissioner, and - potentially - a slew of Ballot Measures. Capitol Weekly Editor Rich Ehisen, reporter Leah O'Tarrow and podcast co-host Tim Foster take a look at the 2026 ballot. Plus - Who Had the Worst Week in California Politics.
1:42 Gubertorial debate
3:23 Not talking about the Governor's race
5:46 Top Two: Republicans for Governor?
10:01 Lt. Gov's race
12:32 Tim Myers
17:25 The Insurance Commissioner's race
24:20 Ballot Measures
28:21 Polling - the Herding Effect
30:16 Auto accident liability payouts
32:27 Child safety - AI and smartphones
34:43 Liability for rideshare companies
40:30 Gratuitous Alex Vassar mention
44:43 #WWCA
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The race to replace Governor Gavin Newsom has taken up most of California's political oxygen so far this year, but there are other statewide races coming up, including Lt. Governor, State Insurance Commissioner, and - potentially - a slew of Ballot Measures. Capitol Weekly Editor Rich Ehisen, reporter Leah O'Tarrow and podcast co-host Tim Foster take a look at the 2026 ballot. Plus - Who Had the Worst Week in California Politics. 1:42 Gubertorial debate 3:23 Not talking about the Governor's race 5:46 Top Two: Republicans for Governor? 10:01 Lt. Gov's race 12:32 Tim Myers 17:25 The Insurance Commissioner's race 24:20 Ballot Measures 28:21 Polling - the Herding Effect 30:16 Auto accident liability payouts 32:27 Child safety - AI and smartphones 34:43 Liability for rideshare companies 40:30 Gratuitous Alex Vassar mention 44:43 #WWCA Want to support the Capitol Weekly Podcast? Make your tax deductible donation here: capitolweekly.net/donations/ Capitol Weekly Podcast theme is "Pickin' My Way" by Eddie Lang "#WorstWeekCA" Beat provided by freebeats.io Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.