Betty Yee Exits Governor's Race

Yee, a favorite among some party insiders, struggled to gain significant traction with the broader public despite her experience in statewide office.

She criticized 'shame polls' conducted by party leadership, which she claims failed to accurately reflect her competence and experience.

Her exit could help the Democratic field begin to unify behind a front-runner as the primary election approaches.

The race remains highly unpredictable, with other candidates like Xavier Becerra seeing a sudden surge in support.