Many powerful California Democrats have signaled that they intend to run for Governor of California in 2018. On December 14, one of the few Republicans who had been considered a strong contender for Governor, Fresno Mayor Ashley Swearengin, said she will not run for Governor in 2018. See this story.Source: California Republican Ashley Swearengin Won’t Run for Governor in 2018, Making it More Likely that Only Two Democrats Will be On November 2018 Ballot