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An endorsement roundup published in late September listed prominent backers including Gov. Gavin Newsom, Sen. Adam Schiff, Planned Parenthood Affiliates of California, Equality California, Sierra Club, and Teamsters California.

In a Southern California News Group questionnaire, Bonta said encampment restrictions should be 'a last resort' and argued for supportive housing and outreach. On federal data demands, he said California complies with valid legal orders but challenges demands that exceed the law.

As county officials began mailing ballots to registered voters, Bonta held a press conference urging voters to return ballots by mail. His office noted that more than 89% of June primary voters had voted by mail.

LAist's voter guide roundup listed the California Democratic Party, California Teachers Association, and California Environmental Voters as key endorsers of Bonta's re-election campaign.

Bonta announced a lawsuit challenging a Trump administration action involving federal funding, with his office describing the suit as protecting funding for programs used in California.

Reporting highlighted Bonta's large cash-on-hand advantage and his dominant primary performance as indicators of his favored status heading into the November general election.

Bonta and three other state attorneys general co-led a letter arguing a proposed federal rule on education grants exceeded federal authority and raised other legal concerns.

As of September 19, Bonta's campaign reported $6.34 million available. Gates had raised more in the calendar year to date ($1.76 million vs. Bonta's $1.31 million), but Gates had just over $336,000 in ending cash.

The Secretary of State's certified general-election candidate list officially included Rob Bonta (D) and Michael Gates (R) for California Attorney General.

Under California's top-two system, incumbent Democrat Rob Bonta received 56.6% of the primary vote, Republican Michael Gates 37.9%, and Green Party candidate Marjorie Mikels about 5.4%. Bonta and Gates advanced to the November general election.