The Democrat is hoping to make history of becoming the first woman elected governor in state history.
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Kounalakis already made history when she was elected as the first woman to take on California's second highest job. Last year, she was the first woman to sign a law in California when she filled in for Gov. Gavin Newsom.
The early announcement is giving Kounalakis a head start in raising funds for the costly campaign.
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