Trying to be 'strategic,' California Democrats wait to vote amid fears of governor's lockout
Key takeaways
- In a typical midterm year, Donna Layne casts her ballot long before election day.
- But this time around was different for the 75-year-old Democrat.
- California Democrats have been wringing their hands for weeks about who would emerge as front-runners in the crowded race to replace termed-out Gov.
High school student volunteers and elections clerks set up signs outside an early voting center at Los Angeles Valley College in Valley Glen on Saturday. (Karla Gachet/For The Times) By Hannah Fry Staff Writer Follow May 31, 2026 8:41 AM PT 1 7 min Click here to listen to this article Share via Close extra sharing options Email Facebook X Linked In Threads Reddit Whats App Copy Link URL Copied! Print 0:00 0:00 1x This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here.
In a typical midterm year, Donna Layne casts her ballot long before election day.
But this time around was different for the 75-year-old Democrat. Late-cycle controversies and fear of a “wasted vote” leading to a lockout for Democrats in the race for California governor meant she didn’t make her final decision until Friday.