He went on to run for governor of California in 1906, 1910, and 1918 but lost all 3 times.

Why else would they want to be governor of California?

He was not related to the former California governor of the same name.

It's like being governor of California, another fine job you do not want.

"Are you writing a check to the governor of California?"

Will waited for the governor of California to come on the line.

Yes, but then he stepped up to become governor of California.

In 1998, the candidates for governor of California spent nearly $120 million.

He was also the first California governor to resign from office.

Also gone was any further mention of the mayor running for California governor.