California dreaming: who is running to succeed Gavin Newsom as governor?

More than 95 candidates have submitted paperwork but here are the early frontrunners for next year's election

The race is on to succeed Gavin Newsom, the California governor with presidential ambitions whose terms runs out next year - and it's already a crowded field.

More than 95 candidates have so far submitted paperwork indicating their intention to run, though the official filing period doesn't start until 9 February.