Why did Katie Porter's former staffers write this letter?
To defend her reputation after a video surfaced of her yelling at a staffer.
Politics / Election 2026
Katie Porter, a Democratic candidate for California governor, has received a public show of support from her former staffers. This comes after a video surfaced of her yelling at a staffer, potentially impacting her campaign.
The race for California governor is heating up, and Porter is among the top Democratic contenders. However, a video of Porter yelling at a staffer raised concerns about her temperament and leadership style. The letter from her former staffers seeks to counter this narrative by highlighting her positive qualities and the support she provided to her team.
The Washington Post reported that Wood helped orchestrate the letter, which was signed by Wood and 29 other former staffers.
The letter notes that many of the staffers have worked for other elected officials in their careers, and Porter’s “standards were among the highest. But that’s one reason we chose to work for her.”
Despite the support, Porter's office experienced higher than average turnover during her time in the U.S. House, except for 2021. During her tenure, 119 people worked in her office — about four times as many people who signed onto the letter.
**How to Prepare:** Voters should consider all available information, including the opinions of those who have worked closely with the candidates.
**Who This Affects Most:** This situation primarily affects California voters, who will decide who becomes their next governor. It also impacts Porter and her campaign, as well as her former staffers who have chosen to speak out.
To defend her reputation after a video surfaced of her yelling at a staffer.
Jordan Wood, a Maine congressional candidate and former chief of staff for Porter.
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