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Ian Calderon Exits Governor's Race; Suggests Ranked Choice Voting for Gubernatorial Election

Mar 5, 2026

Former majority leader in the California Assembly drops out of crowded Democratic field, suggests considering RCV

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Ian Calderon, the former majority leader in the state Assembly, announced he is dropping out of the California governor’s race, and said this in a statement:


"Maybe it’s time to consider Ranked Choice Voting so Californians aren’t boxed into a lesser-of-evils decision. Voters deserve real options."


Read his statement to ABC10 at https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/california/ian-calderon-exits-california-governors-race/103-868e55fd-4e51-493b-bfb2-2cb2c2b95dac

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