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

I choose to stay in this fight because the Constitution is worth fighting for,” Padilla said of his decision to remain in the ...

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

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

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

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

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