Katie Porter is a Harvard Law-trained attorney and single mother focused on affordable healthcare and corporate accountability.

Running for California Governor in 2026, Porter aims to defend health care from Trump-era cuts, tackle the cost of living, and expand housing options. With endorsements from labor unions and progressive organizations, including EMILY’s List and support from figures like Senator Elizabeth Warren, she champions policies like tuition-free public higher education funded by higher corporate taxes, reflecting her commitment to working families.

Katie Porter is a Harvard Law-trained attorney and single mother focused on affordable healthcare and corporate accountability. Running for California Governor in 2026, Porter aims to defend health care from Trump-era cuts, tackle the cost of living, and expand housing options. With endorsements from labor unions and progressive organizations, including EMILY’s List and support from figures like Senator Elizabeth Warren, she champions policies like tuition-free public higher education funded by higher corporate taxes, reflecting her commitment to working families.

Who's recommending PorterKatie Porter has endorsements from labor unions, advocacy groups, and political leaders, including the National Union of Healthcare Workers, EMILY's List, and U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren. Her campaign is funded through grassroots contributions and support from various PACs.

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San Francisco Chronicle Editorial Board

Katie Porter is largely known for two things: her aggressive questioning of CEOs using her famous whiteboard and her infamous yelling at a staffer that was caught on video. Ultimately, both are superficial reasons to support or dismiss her candidacy. Unlike our current governor, we believe Porter would be laser-focused on Californians, not on her next job. Her combination of policy smarts, political courage and independence puts her in the best position to pursue the evidence-based solutions California needs to thrive.

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Vote Mama PAC

Childcare is more expensive than college tuition in California, yet the only candidate talking about childcare—the only candidate with a concrete plan to bring costs down—is Katie Porter. In a state with the world's fourth largest economy, there's no reason that families working full-time should struggle to make ends meet. Katie doesn't just talk about affordability; she helped families stay in their homes during the foreclosure crisis, she confronted CEOs and Trump officials in Congress to bring costs down, and she brings her lived experience as a single mom of three to write policies that will deliver real relief for families. Vote Mama is proud to endorse her to be California's first woman and first mama governor.

Robert Ortiz Garcia

Katie Porter is a fighter and a strong progressive who is ready to defend California against Trump on day one. As members of Congress, we were partners together on the Oversight Committee, and I'm proud to call Katie a mentor and the first Congressmember to support me in my race for Congress. I'm excited to fight alongside her for Orange County and California families.

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California Conference Board of the Amalgamated Transit Union

The Amalgamated Transit Union is proud to endorse Katie Porter for Governor of California. Katie has proven time and again that she fights for working people and understands the vital role public transit plays in keeping our communities connected. We believe she will be a strong advocate for increased transit funding, for protecting the safety and dignity of the workers who keep our buses and trains running, and for ensuring that riders have access to safe, reliable, and affordable transportation across our state.

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Charmaine S. Morales, RN

At UNAC/UHCP, our top priority is ensuring access to affordable, quality care. When we look at the changes needed in California, we are proud to support Katie Porter. She understands that delivering on that promise means ensuring there is always a pipeline of workers coming into our professions — whether a registered nurse, a pharmacist, a therapist, or any other health care professional. We know that when the governor needs a frontline perspective and a voice at the table, UNAC/UHCP members will be called upon. We look forward to a future knowing that our priorities will be heard by Governor Katie Porter.

United Nurses Associations of California/Union of Health Care Professionals (UNAC/UHCP)

At UNAC/UHCP, our top priority is ensuring access to affordable, quality care. When we look at the changes needed in California, we are proud to support Katie Porter. She understands that delivering on that promise means ensuring there is always a pipeline of workers coming into our professions — whether a registered nurse, a pharmacist, a therapist, or any other health care professional. We know that when the governor needs a frontline perspective and a voice at the table, UNAC/UHCP members will be called upon. We look forward to a future knowing that our priorities will be heard by Governor Katie Porter.

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Communications Workers of America (CWA) District 9

It is time for a Governor who won't hesitate to stand up for workers and families no matter what. Katie has proven time and again that she is unafraid to take on special interests and the Trump Administration to defend the rights of Californians. She has a record of calling out big corporations and lowering costs for Californians, including by helping deliver billions for affordable, high-speed broadband across the state. CWA District 9 and our thousands of members are proud to endorse her candidacy for Governor, and we look forward to partnering with her to deliver for Californians.

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John O'Neill

Katie Porter understands firsthand the struggles that Californians are facing with the high cost of living. Her record in Congress of lowering costs and standing up for working families is the type of leadership we need in the Governor's Office. IBEW 441 is proud to support Katie Porter in this race because she's always had our back, and we know that she'll have the back of every Californian family as our next Governor.

Elizabeth Warren

San Francisco Chronicle

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