Key Question
How did Katie Porter go from Senate contender to fifth for governor?
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US Midterms 2026Background
Katie Porter is a California Democrat who represented Orange County districts in the US House from 2019 to 2025. She ran third in the 2024 Senate primary that sent Adam Schiff to the Senate, a race in which Fairshake, the crypto-industry super PAC, spent heavily against her. She then ran for governor in 2026 and conceded on primary night, 2 June, after finishing fifth; Democrat Xavier Becerra and Republican Steve Hilton advanced to the November vote.
Common Questions
Who is Katie Porter?
Did Katie Porter make the California governor runoff?
No. She finished fifth in the 2 June 2026 primary and conceded that night. Xavier Becerra and Steve Hilton advanced to November.Source: California Secretary of State
What happened to Katie Porter in the 2024 Senate race?
She finished third in the March 2024 primary, so Adam Schiff and Steve Garvey advanced. Fairshake, the crypto-industry Super PAC, spent heavily against her.Source: California Secretary of State
Written with AI from Lowdown's published reporting. Not individually reviewed by an editor. Updated 27 October 2026. Editorial standards.