Your guide to the California treasurer race: Kounalakis vs. Hawks

Los Angeles Times - Oct 1, 2026

The race for California's open treasurer seat is between Eleni Kounalakis, the current lieutenant governor, and Republican Jennifer Hawks, who has not held elected office.

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