Former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa is confident he’ll win California’s 2026 governor’s race. His campaign platform includes cutting housing costs, streamlining regulations, and supporting an “all-of-the-above” energy plan.
Villaraigosa believes the key to reducing living expenses is simplifying bureaucracy and environmental regulations. He’d also increase the number of charging stations for electric vehicles to meet California’s 2035 mandate.
Poll numbers show Villaraigosa trailing behind other candidates, but he remains optimistic. Despite being a Democrat, Villaraigosa has a strong record as a problem solver, having balanced state budgets with surpluses and expanded healthcare legislation.
Villaraigosa aims to work across party lines, challenging the Trump administration on issues hurting California residents while focusing on building consensus and respectful debate.
Source: https://gvwire.com/2025/09/29/villaraigosa-confident-hell-be-californias-next-governor-all-of-the-above-approach-on-energy-costs