2026 California gubernatorial election ← 2022 November 3, 2026 (2026-11-03 ) 2030 →
The2026 California gubernatorial election will take place on November 3, 2026, to elect thegovernor of California . The nonpartisantop-two primary election will take place on June 2, 2026. IncumbentDemocratic governorGavin Newsom is term-limited and ineligible for re-election to a third term.
As of November 2025, over two dozen candidates have declared campaigns, and the field is expected to grow. Republicans have not won a statewide race in California since2006 and have not held statewide office since 2011.
Ethan Agarwal, tech entrepreneur[ 1] Xavier Becerra , formerU.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services (2021–2025) and formerAttorney General of California (2017–2021)[ 2] Carolina Buhler,UCLA student[ 3] Ian Calderon , formermajority leader of the California Assembly (2016–2020) from the57th district (2012–2020)[ 4] Stephen Cloobeck , founder ofDiamond Resorts [ 5] Zoltan Istvan , founder of theTranshumanist Party , Libertarian candidate for governor in2018 , and Republican candidate for president in2020 [ 6] Thunder Parley, software engineer[ 7] Katie Porter , formerU.S. representative fromCalifornia's 47th congressional district U.S. Senate in2024 [ 8] Raji Rab, pilot and perennial candidate[ 9] Tom Steyer , founder ofFarallon Capital and candidate forpresident in2020 [ 10] Eric Swalwell ,U.S. representative fromCalifornia's 14th congressional district president in2020 [ 11] Tony Thurmond ,California State Superintendent of Public Instruction (2019–present)[ 12] Antonio Villaraigosa , formermayor ofLos Angeles (2005–2013) and candidate for governor in2018 [ 13] Betty Yee ,California Democratic Party vice chair (2021–present) and formerCalifornia State Controller (2015–2023)[ 14] Publicly expressed interest [ edit ] Ché Ahn , pastor[ 25] Chad Bianco ,Riverside County Sheriff-Coroner (2019–present)[ 26] Sophia Brink, legislative aide toSan Mateo County supervisor David Canepa[ 27] Sharifah Hardie, business consultant[ 28] Steve Hilton , political commentator and former adviser toUK prime minister David Cameron (2010–2012)[ 29] Brandon Jones, marketing agency founder[ 30] Kyle Langford, construction manager[ 31] Daniel Mercuri, author, candidate for governor in 2021 and2022 , and candidate forCalifornia's 25th congressional district in2020 [ 32] Jimmy Parker, former judge[ 33] David Serpa, real estate business owner and runner-up forCalifornia's 39th congressional district in2024 [ 34] Leo Zacky, vice president ofZacky Farms and candidate for governor in2021 and2022 [ 33] Publicly expressed interest [ edit ] Nicholas Thompson, college student[ 9] Peace and Freedom Party [ edit ] Ramsey Robinson, school social worker[ a] [ 41] No party preference [ edit ] Javen Allen, actor[ 28] [ b] Ryan Tillman, police officer[ 43] David Thelen, blogger[ 43] Leonard Jackson, actor/shipping CEO[ 44] Xavier Becerra (D)
U.S. representatives Labor unions Chad Bianco (R)
Executive branch officials U.S. representatives State legislators Dennis Hollingsworth , formerSD-36 (2002–2010)[ 53] Kelly Seyarto ,SD-32 (2022–present)[ 51] Scott Wilk , formerSD-21 (2016–2024)[ 50] Juan Alanis ,AD-22 (2022–present)[ 54] Leticia Castillo ,AD-58 (2024–present)[ 51] Phillip Chen ,AD-39 (2016–present)[ 50] Jordan Cunningham , formerAD-35 (2016–2022)[ 50] Laurie Davies ,AD-74 (2020–present)[ 51] Diane Dixon ,AD-72 (2022–present)[ 50] Heath Flora ,minority leader of the California Assembly (2025–present) fromAD-09 (2022–present) andAD-12 (2016–2022)[ 50] Heather Hadwick ,AD-01 (2024–present)[ 51] Tom Lackey ,AD-34 (2022–present)[ 50] Joe Patterson ,AD-05 (2022–present)[ 50] Kate Sanchez ,AD-71 (2022–present)[ 50] Tri Ta ,AD-70 (2022–present)[ 51] Greg Wallis ,AD-47 (2022–present)[ 50] Devon Mathis , formerAD-26 (2014–2022) andAD-33 (2022–2024)[ 50] Local officials Steve Hilton (R)
Executive branch officials U.S. representatives Individuals Katie Porter (D)
U.S. representatives Labor unions Organizations Tony Thurmond (D)
U.S. representatives State legislators Organizations Antonio Villaraigosa (D)
U.S. senators Local officials Labor unions Toni Atkins (D)(withdrawn)
U.S. representatives Statewide officials State legislators Cecilia Aguiar-Curry ,AD-04 (2016–present)[ 91] David Alvarez ,AD-80 (2020–present)[ 92] Bob Archuleta ,SD-32 (2018–present)[ 93] Catherine Blakespear ,SD-38 (2022–present)[ 92] Tasha Boerner ,AD-77 (2018–present)[ 92] Susan Eggman ,SD-05 (2020–2024)[ 94] Jacqui Irwin ,AD-42 (2014–present)[ 73] Christine Kehoe ,SD-39 (2004–2012)[ 95] John Laird ,SD-17 (2020–present)[ 91] Brian Maienschein ,AD-76 (2012–2024)[ 92] Tina McKinnor ,AD-61 (2022–present)[ 93] Caroline Menjivar ,SD-20 (2022–present)[ 91] Mike McGuire ,SD-02 (2024–present)[ 96] Steve Padilla ,SD-18 (2022–present)[ 92] Gail Pellerin ,AD-28 (2022–present)[ 93] Richard Roth ,SD-31 (2012–2024)[ 91] LaShae Sharp-Collins ,AD-79 (2024–present)[ 91] Tom Umberg ,SD-34 (2018–present)[ 93] Chris Ward ,AD-78 (2020–present)[ 92] Akilah Weber ,SD-39 (2024–present)[ 92] Scott Wiener ,SD-11 (2016–present)[ 94] Local officials Labor unions Organizations Eleni Kounalakis (D)(withdrawn)
Executive branch officials U.S. senators U.S. representatives State legislators Local officials Kamala Harris (D)(declined)
Aggregate polls
Source of poll Dates Dates Xavier Chad Steve Katie AntonioVillaraigosa Other/ Margin RealClearPolitics [ 109] July 28 – October 27, 2025 November 8, 2025 7.3% 13.0% 11.3% 15.7% 6.3% 46.4%[ d] Porter +2.7%
Poll source Date(s) Sample[ e] Margin Xavier Chad Steve Katie Tom Eric Tony AntonioVillaraigosa Betty Other Undecided Tavern Research[ 110] [ A] October 27–30, 2025 1,001 (LV) ± 4.0% 9% 16% 12% 15% – – 2% 5% 3% 9%[ B] 29% EMC Research (D)[ 111] [ f] October 22–26, 2025 1,000 (LV) ± 3.1% 9% 14% 20% 16% 3% 11% 3% 5% 3% 3%[ g] 18% Emerson College [ 112] October 20–21, 2025 900 (LV) ± 3.19% 5% 11% 16% 15% – – 3% 5% 2% 4%[ h] 39% Emerson College [ 113] April 12–14, 2025 899 (LV) ± 3.2% 3% 4% – 12% – – 2% 5% 3% 17%[ i] 54%
Hypothetical polling
with Rick Caruso
Poll source Date(s) Sample[ e] Margin Xavier Chad Rick Steve Katie Antonio Betty Other Undecided Berkeley IGS [ 114] [ C] October 20–27, 2025 8141 (RV) ± 2.0% 8% 13% 3% 8% 11% 5% 3% 5% 44% Emerson College [ 115] September 15–16, 2025 1000 (RV) ± 3% 5% 8% 4% 10% 16% 4% 3% 10%[ j] 38% Berkeley IGS [ 116] [ C] August 11–17, 2025 4950 (RV) ± 1.5% 9% 10% 4% 6% 17% 4% 2% 9%[ k] 38% True Dot/Politico [ 117] July 28–August 12, 2025 875 (RV) ± 2.6% 9% 15% 6% 10% 21% 9% 6% 15%[ l] 9% Emerson College [ 118] August 4–5, 2025 1000 (RV) ± 3% 3% 7% 4% 12% 18% 5% 2% 13%[ m] 38%
with Alex Padilla
Poll source Date(s) Sample[ e] Margin Xavier Chad Rick Steve Alex Katie Antonio Betty Other Undecided Emerson College [ 115] September 15–16, 2025 1000 (RV) ± 3% 3% 8% 4% 10% 7% 16% 4% 2% 9%[ n] 36%
with Kamala Harris
Poll source Date(s) Sample[ e] Margin Xavier Chad Kamala Eleni Kyle Katie Antonio Other Undecided Emerson College [ 113] April 12–14, 2025 911 (LV) ± 3.2% 2% 4% 31% 2% 2% 8% 2% 10%[ o] 39%
with John Cox
Poll source Date(s) Sample[ e] Margin Toni Xavier John Kamala Eleni Katie Tony Antonio Betty Other Capitol Weekly[ 119] February 3–7, 2025 692 (RV) – 2% 4% 21% 23% 2% 16% 1% 2% 2% 27%[ p] 1073[ q] 3% 5% 21% – 5% 26% 2% 3% 3% 30%[ r]
with Brian Dahle
Poll source Date(s) Sample[ e] Margin Toni Xavier Chad Brian Steve Eleni Katie Tony Antonio Betty Other Undecided USC /CSU Long Beach /Cal Poly Pomona [ 120] September 12–25, 2024 1,685 (LV) ± 2.4% 1% 3% 5% 5% 4% 2% 14% 1% 3% 3% 9%[ s] 50% Tulchin Research (D)[ 121] [ D] August 8–12, 2024 800 (LV) ± 3.5% – – – 13% 10% 10% 4% 4% 13% 7% – 39%
with Steve Garvey
Poll source Date(s) Sample[ e] Margin Toni Xavier Chad Steve Eleni Katie Tony Antonio Betty Other Undecided Breakthrough Campaigns[ 122] [ E] November 22–26, 2024 1,228 (LV) ± 2.8% 1% 2% 6% 18% 8% 21% 3% 3% 3% 23%[ t] 12% 3% 6% 14% 21% 9% 24% 2% 3% 6% 1%[ u] 11%
"Democratic Primary Poll" [ v]
Poll source Date(s) Sample[ e] Margin Toni Kamala Eleni Katie Tony Antonio Betty Other Undecided Emerson College [ 123] [ F] February 10–11, 2025 469 (RV) ± 4.5% 3% 57% 4% 9% 1% 4% 2% 5%[ w] 17% 3% – 5% 21% 3% 9% 3% 12%[ x] 45%
^ Robinson is a member of both thePeace and Freedom Party and theParty for Socialism and Liberation . ^ Allen initially announced his bid as a member of theAmerican Independent Party .[ 42] ^ When the article was published, San Diego had 8 city councilors, all 8 of whom endorsed Atkins. A ninth councilor was sworn in after the 2024 election. ^ Stephen Cloobeck (D) at 1.3%, Tony Thurmond (D) at 2.0%, Betty Yee (D) at 3.7% ^a b c d e f g h Key: ^ Poll sponsored by an unnamed group supporting Swalwell's campaign ^ Butch Ware (G) at 2% and Ian Calderon (D) at 1% ^ Stephen Cloobeck (D) and Ian Calderon (D) with 1%; "Someone else" with 2% ^ Eleni Kounalakis (D) with 3%; Toni Atkins (D) and Kyle Langford (R) with 2%; Stephen Cloobeck (D), Brandon Jones (R), Daniel Mercuri (R), and Jimmy Parker (R) with 1%; Sharifah Hardie (R), Butch Ware (G), Michael Younger (D), and Leo Zacky (R) with <1%; "Someone else" with 5% ^ Toni Atkins (D), Sharifah Hardie (R), Brandon Jones (R), Kyle Langford (R), Jimmy Parker (R), Tony Thurmond (D) and Butch Ware (G) with 1%; Stephen Cloobeck (D), Daniel Mercuri (R) and Leo Zacky (R) with <.5%; "Someone else" with 2% ^ Brian Dahle (R) and Richard Grenell (R) with 2%; Toni Atkins (D) and Tony Thurmond (D) with 1%; Stephen Cloobeck (D) with <1%; "Someone else" with 3% ^ Eleni Kounalakis (D) with 7%; Toni Atkins (D) with 4%; Stephen Cloobeck (D) and Tony Thurmond (D) with 2% ^ Eleni Kounalakis (D) with 3%; Toni Atkins (D) and Stephen Cloobeck (D) with 2%; Tony Thurmond (D) with 1%; "Someone else" with 5% ^ Tony Thurmond (D), Toni Atkins (D), Stephen Cloobeck (D), Sharifah Hardie (R), Daniel Mercuri (R), Kyle Langford (R) and Jimmy Parker (R) with 1%; Brandon Jones (R), Leo Zacky (R) and Butch Ware (G) with <.5%; "Someone else" with 2% ^ "Someone else" with 3%; Betty Yee (D), Stephen Cloobeck (D), Toni Atkins (D), Tony Thurmond (D), Sharifah Hardie (R), Brandon Jones (R), and Jimmy Parker (R) with 1%; Daniel Mercuri (R), Butch Ware (G), Michael Younger (D), and Leo Zacky (R) with <.5% ^ Lanhee Chen (R) with 10%; Rick Caruso (D) with 8%; Rob Bonta (D) with 7%; Laphonza Butler (D) with 2%; Stephen Cloobeck (D) with 0% ^ Total says 1073, but numbers add up to 1071 ^ Rob Bonta (D) and Lanhee Chen (R) with 9%; Rick Caruso (D) with 8%; Laphonza Butler (D) with 4%; Stephen Cloobeck (D) with 0% ^ Rob Bonta (D) with 4%; Rick Caruso (D) with 3%; Lanhee Chen (R) with 2% ^ Brian Dahle (R) with 9%; Rob Bonta (D) with 6%; Rick Caruso with 5%; Laphonza Butler (D) with 3%; Stephen Cloobeck (D) with 0% ^ Stephen Cloobeck (D) with 1% ^ Survey asked only Democratic voters. In California, all candidates run on the same ballot in a “blanket primary.” ^ "Someone else" with 3%; Stephen Cloobeck (D) and Michael Younger (D) with 1% ^ "Someone else" with 8%; Stephen Cloobeck (D) with 3%; and Michael Younger (D) with under 1% Partisan and media clients
^ Poll sponsored by Becerra's campaign ^ Stephen Cloobeck (D) and Ian Calderon (D) with 1%, "Other" with 7% ^a b Poll sponsored byThe Los Angeles Times ^ Poll sponsored by Villaraigosa's campaign ^ Poll sponsored by Woman Up ^ Poll sponsored by Inside California Politics andThe Hill ^ Primack, Dan (August 25, 2025)."Exclusive: Tech entrepreneur joins California gov race" .Axios . RetrievedAugust 26, 2025 . ^ Mason, Melanie (April 2, 2025)."Xavier Becerra announces bid for California governor" .Politico . RetrievedApril 2, 2025 . ^ Crosnoe, Alexandra (June 30, 2025)."UCLA student Carolina Buhler to compete in 2026 California gubernatorial primary" .Daily Bruin . RetrievedJuly 2, 2025 . ^ Nixon, Nicole (September 23, 2025)."Former California Assembly leader Ian Calderon jumps into governor's race" .The Sacramento Bee . 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RetrievedNovember 21, 2025 .^ Flores, Hilda (September 26, 2023)."State Superintendent Tony Thurmond officially announces run for governor" .KCRA Archived from the original on September 26, 2023. RetrievedSeptember 26, 2023 . ^ Gans, Jared (July 23, 2024)."Former LA Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa again running for California governor" .The Hill Archived from the original on July 23, 2024. RetrievedJuly 23, 2024 . ^a b Bollag, Sophia (April 24, 2023)."Former California Controller Betty Yee says she will run to replace Gov. Gavin Newsom in 2026" .San Francisco Chronicle Archived from the original on April 25, 2023. RetrievedApril 24, 2023 . ^ Marques, Felipe (September 3, 2025)."Billionaire Caruso 'Seriously' Looking at Running for Mayor or Governor" .Bloomberg News the original on September 3, 2025. RetrievedSeptember 5, 2025 . ^ Gardiner, Dustin; Jones, Blake (February 5, 2025)."Rob Bonta is keeping his day job" .Politico . RetrievedMay 9, 2025 .Attorney General Rob Bonta won't run for California governor in 2026, he told Playbook...instead, he'll seek reelection as AG and back former Vice President Kamala Harris if she jumps into the fray to succeed Gov. Gavin Newsom. ^a b Mason, Melanie; Gardiner, Dustin; Jones, Blake (November 24, 2025)."The shapeshifting governor's race" .Politico . RetrievedNovember 24, 2025 . ^ Mason, Melanie (September 29, 2025)."Toni Atkins drops out of the California governor's race" .Politico . RetrievedSeptember 29, 2025 . ^ Gardiner, Dustin (August 8, 2025)."Eleni Kounalakis drops out of California governor's race, pivots to downballot campaign" .Politico . RetrievedAugust 8, 2025 . ^ Mehta, Seema (November 17, 2024)."Laphonza Butler reflects on her brief Senate career, the presidential race and her future" .Los Angeles Times Archived from the original on November 26, 2024. 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