Sen. Elizabeth Warren endorses former Rep. Katie Porter for governor - Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles Times
by Seema MehtaFebruary 19, 2026
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Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) has endorsed former Rep. Katie Porter for governor of California, signaling strong support for her protege and former law student. Warren highlighted Porter’s tenacity in fighting for working families, referencing her work during the foreclosure crisis and her confrontational yet impactful questioning of corporate leaders and Trump administration officials during her time in Congress. The endorsement comes as the California Democratic Party prepares to hold its convention in San Francisco, with no clear front-runner in the race to replace outgoing Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Porter, a UC Irvine law professor turned politician, initially appeared to have an edge in the gubernatorial race but faced setbacks after videos surfaced of her berating a reporter and swearing at an aide. Despite these challenges, Warren emphasized Porter’s courage and progressive vision, stating that no one would stand up to former President Trump with more grit than Porter. The two leaders share a decades-long relationship, dating back to their time together in Harvard Law School, where Warren taught Porter in her consumer law class.
Warren and Porter have long aligned on key issues, particularly their commitment to holding big banks and corporations accountable for wrongdoings against everyday Americans. Porter, who endorsed Warren during the 2020 presidential campaign, praised their shared values and their decades-long partnership in fighting for working families. She also emphasized her determination to break away from the status
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Originally published on Los Angeles Times on 2/19/2026