The state's senior senator says he is staying in Washington rather than run for Sacramento's top job. His rationale is ...

Speaking to a press gaggle in Washington, D.C., Padilla said he has deep love for California, but will stay focused on work ...

Mr. Padilla, a Democrat, held an impromptu news conference to announce he would not run for California’s top office.

Padilla joins former Vice President Kamala Harris as a high-profile Democrat choosing not to enter the crowded governor's ...

U.S. Sen. Alex Padilla said he will not run for California governor in 2026, ending speculation that he might seek to succeed ...

Sen. Alex Padilla was never officially in the race to succeed Gov. Gavin Newsom, but his national profile led many to believe ...

Establishment Democrats are banking on California’s senior U.S. senator to be governor. What does he stand for?

Alex Padilla confirms he won’t seek California’s governorship, prioritizing his Senate term and legislative agenda.