Lt. Gov. Eleni Kounalakis said that being state treasurer would allow her to focus on fiscal responsibility, economic opportunity and infrastructure investment. Her exit is the second big development ...

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"This decision was not made lightly," Kounalakis said. "Over the course of my campaign for governor, I have had the opportunity to engage with Californians across the state -- listening to their ...

Lt. Gov. Eleni Kounalakis exits governor's race to pursue state treasurer office. Kounalakis cites housing, clean energy and fiscal priorities in her decision to pivot. Lagging 2025 fundraising totals ...

SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- California Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis has announced she's no longer running for governor and will run for treasurer instead. Her website was changed on Friday morning ...

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California Lt. Gov. Eleni Kounalakis said Friday she is dropping out of the race for governor and will instead run for state treasurer. (Carlin Stiehl / Los Angeles Times) The field of candidates for ...

Lt. Governor Eleni Kounalakis is out of the running for California governor next year, opting instead to run for state treasurer in the 2026 election. Kounalakis was the first candidate to announce ...