Barabak: She was highly qualified to be California governor. Why did her campaign fizzle?

LA Times Wednesday 22nd October 2025, 10:00AM 1 min read 3 hours ago

<p>Toni Atkins is one of just three people in history to head both houses of California's Legislature. Despite that Sacramento know-how and an inspirational backstory, her candidacy never caught fire.</p>

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