Caitlyn Jenner files initial paperwork in bid for Calif. governor

April 23, 2021 KT1 US 0

WEST HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 05: Caitlyn Jenner attends the 60th Anniversary party for the Monte-Carlo TV Festival at Sunset Tower Hotel on February 05, 2020 in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Gregg DeGuire/Getty Images)

WEST HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 05: Caitlyn Jenner attended the 60th Anniversary party for the Monte-Carlo TV Festival at Sunset Tower Hotel on February 05, 2020 in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Gregg DeGuire/Getty Images)

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UPDATED 3:30 PM PT – Friday, April 23, 2021

Former reality TV star Caitlyn Jenner officially announced her bid for California governor.

In a tweet on Friday, Jenner confirmed the news, saying “California is worth fighting for.”

I’m in! California is worth fighting for. Visit https://t.co/a1SfOAMZQ3 to follow or donate today. #RecallNewsom pic.twitter.com/9yCck3KK4D

— Caitlyn Jenner (@Caitlyn_Jenner) April 23, 2021

Jenner’s campaign confirmed the Republican has filed initial paperwork to replace Democrat Gov. Gavin Newsom in a recall election.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom speaks during a press conference about the newly reopened Highway 1 at Rat Creek near Big Sur, Calif., Friday, April 23, 2021. Heavy rainstorms in January 2021 caused a landslide, which closed the scenic highway. (AP Photo/Nic Coury)

California Gov. Gavin Newsom spoke during a press conference about the newly reopened Highway 1 at Rat Creek near Big Sur, Calif., Friday, April 23, 2021. (AP Photo/Nic Coury)

The former Olympic athlete has reportedly assembled a team of top Republican aides with the help of Brad Parscale, a personal friend and President Trump’s former campaign manager.