The Race to Replace Arnold: A California Candidate Gallery
OFFICIALLY IN: John Garamendi, currently Lt. Governor.
Democrat, age 64. So far, the only candidate to declare his candidacy officially.
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Jerry Brown, currently Attorney General of California. Formed exploratory committee.
Democrat, age 70. Has already been governor of California -- 30 years ago.
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Tom Campbell, currently a law professor. Formed exploratory committee.
Republican, age 52. The least-funded of the Republican candidates.
(Photo: John Decker/Sacramento Bee)
Dianne Feinstein, currently United States Senator. No campaign at present.
Democrat, age 75. Would be the first female governor of California, but she would have to leave her post in Washington, D.C.
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Bill Lockyer, currently Treasurer of California. No campaign at present.
Democrat, age 67. A lifetime politician and shrewd fundraiser.
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Gavin Newsom, currently Mayor of San Francisco. Formed exploratory committee.
Democrat, age 41. The youngest candidate, he is about to become a father.
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Steve Poizner, currently California Insurance Commissioner. Formed exploratory committee.
Republican, age 52. With his latest stance on immigration, he is probably the most conservative candidate of the bunch.
(Photo: California Dept. of Insurance)
Loretta Sanchez, currently United States Representative from Orange County. No campaign at present.
Democrat, age 49. Her younger sister Linda is also a congresswoman from a nearby district.
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Antonio Villaraigosa, currently Mayor of Los Angeles. Formed exploratory committee.
Democrat, age 56. He is shown here with Willie Brown on the left; both are former Speakers of the State Assembly.
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Coming soon: a closer look at each candidate. This is a high-stakes game, and the biggest players are seriously loaded.
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