Green Party of Santa Clara County Endorses Dr Butch Ware for CA Governor
The Green Party of Santa Clara County has officially endorsed Dr. Butch Ware for Governor of California in the 2026 election, marking a pivotal moment in the state's political landscape. The unanimous endorsement was made by party membership at their monthly meeting on Thursday, April 24, 2025.
A Critical Crossroads for California
California stands at a defining moment. As both major parties continue to prioritize corporate interests over human needs, the 2026 gubernatorial election represents more than just another political contest—it's a referendum on the future of progressive governance in America's most influential state.
With the world's fourth-largest economy, California wields unprecedented influence that extends far beyond state borders. Yet this economic powerhouse paradoxically maintains the nation's largest wealth gap, hosts 8 of the 10 most polluted cities, and struggles with the highest numbers of unhoused residents in the country.
The Democratic Party's Corporate Capture
For decades, California's Democratic supermajorities have failed to address the growing crisis facing ordinary Californians. Despite progressive rhetoric, their policies have consistently prioritized corporate profits and Silicon Valley billionaires over working families and vulnerable communities.
This corporate capture has left millions of Californians behind while the wealthy elite accumulate unprecedented wealth and political power.
Dr. Butch Ware: A Grassroots Alternative
Dr. Butch Ware's campaign represents a fundamental departure from business-as-usual politics. Since launching on February 3, 2025, the campaign has operated as a truly grassroots, corporate-free movement aligned with Green Party principles of social justice, democracy, ecology, and peace.
Rather than hosting high-dollar fundraisers in Silicon Valley boardrooms, Dr. Ware has traveled across California meeting with marginalized communities, building coalitions, and listening to those most affected by failed policies.
Connecting Movements for Lasting Change
A cornerstone of the Ware campaign is its emphasis on connecting social justice movements with electoral power. By bridging grassroots organizing with political action, the campaign aims to create the comprehensive change California desperately needs.
This approach recognizes that lasting transformation requires both street-level activism and institutional power—a strategy that sets Dr. Ware apart from traditional political candidates.
California's Potential for Global Leadership
California has the resources and influence to implement groundbreaking policies on:
Healthcare: Universal healthcare that serves people, not profits
Housing: Affordable housing as a human right
Environment: Leading the fight against climate change
Immigration: Humane, just immigration policies
Human Rights: Protecting and expanding civil liberties
Electoral Reform: Democratizing the political process
These policies would not only transform California but inspire communities across the nation and around the world.
