In California Governor Race, Single-Payer Is a Litmus Test. There’s Still No Way To Pay for It. By Christine Mai-Duc May 8, 2026

https://kffhealthnews.org/health-care-costs/california-governor-race-single-payer-healthcare-becerra-cma-steyer/ When Gavin Newsom ran for California governor in 2018, his support for a state-run single-payer healthcare system was considered a risky move and earned him hefty labor endorsements. Single-payer healthcare is a central talking point in the chaotic race for California governor. In a crowded field, top-polling Democrats are declaring their support for a government-run health system but providing few details about how they’d accomplish it in the nation’s most populous state.