By 10 p.m., Tuesday, Porter was in a distant fifth in the race, with Steve Hilton, Xavier Becerra and Tom Steyer battling over the top two spots.

The former Orange County congresswoman laments how fear has permeated politics — and considers how best to engage in policymaking outside of elected office.

The California governor’s race isn’t waiting for former Vice President Kamala Harris to make up her mind whether she’s going to run. Former Democratic Rep. Katie Porter, who represented Orange County ...

Democrat and former U.S. Congresswoman Katie Porter, who's vying to be California's next governor, met with San Luis Obispo County voters during a town hall event Friday. The event, held at the ...