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Meet the candidates in California's closely watched insurance commissioner race
Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk Josh Haskell , as published by ABC7 Los Angeles (KABC)
· July 30, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The election is notable as the state is currently dealing with increasing wildfire risk and rising insurance costs.
California voters are set to decide on the state's next insurance commissioner. The election is notable as the state is currently dealing with increasing wildfire risk and rising insurance costs. The candidates in the running are both Democrats, although further details about them are not provided here.
For more information on the candidates, readers can refer to the source. The insurance commissioner race is being closely watched, likely due to the significant challenges facing the state, including growing wildfire risk and skyrocketing insurance prices.
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Category: safety Published: July 30, 2026 Source: ABC7 Los Angeles (KABC) Reading time: 1 min
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