Ché Ahn, a Southern California pastor and political newcomer, is running for governor of California in 2026. He believes that God has called him to this task because the problems that California faces stem from spiritual darkness more than political malfeasance. He will be coming to meet the citizens of Redding on Saturday, November 15, invited by the Shasta County Republican Assembly. The event signals a growing interest in the North State for his faith-centered campaign.