California Governor 2026
Election day is November 3, 2026. A statewide contest in California.
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About this race
An election will be held in the U.S. state of California on November 3, 2026, to elect the next governor of California. The statewide top-two primary election was held on June 2, 2026, with Democrat Xavier Becerra advancing to the general election alongside Republican Steve Hilton. Incumbent Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom is ineligible to seek re-election to a third term.
There were 61 candidates on the primary ballot. Republicans have not won a statewide race in California since 2006.
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