Governor · California
Open — Gavin Newsom (D) term-limited
D
Xavier Becerra
DEM · Former U.S. Health Secretary
R
Steve Hilton
REP · Former TV host
Latest poll: Politico/Citrin, September 25, 2026: D 54 · R 36 · Sabato: Safe D
California 2026 elections
California votes for governor on November 3, 2026, along with its U.S. House seats.
Registration & deadlines on vote.gov ↗
Solid D