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2026 California gubernatorial election

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2026 California gubernatorial election

The 2026 California gubernatorial election will take place on November 3, 2026, to elect the governor of California. The nonpartisan top-two primary election will take place on June 2, 2026. Incumbent Democratic governor Gavin Newsom is term-limited and ineligible for election to a third term. As of December 2025, over two dozen candidates have declared campaigns, and the field is expected to grow. Republicans have not won a statewide race in California since 2006 and have not held statewide office since 2011.

Tables

Emerson College
Emerson College
Poll source
Emerson College
Date(s)administered
December 1–2, 2025
Samplesize
1,000 (LV)
Marginof error
± 3.0%
XavierBecerra(D)
4%
ChadBianco(R)
13%
SteveHilton(R)
12%
KatiePorter(D)
11%
TomSteyer(D)
4%
EricSwalwell(D)
12%
TonyThurmond(D)
2%
AntonioVillaraigosa(D)
5%
BettyYee(D)
2%
Other
5%
Undecided
31%
Lake Research Partners
Lake Research Partners
Poll source
Lake Research Partners
Date(s)administered
November 17–20, 2025
Samplesize
600 (LV)
Marginof error
± 4.0%
XavierBecerra(D)
6%
ChadBianco(R)
10%
SteveHilton(R)
17%
KatiePorter(D)
15%
TomSteyer(D)
4%
EricSwalwell(D)
10%
TonyThurmond(D)
3%
AntonioVillaraigosa(D)
7%
BettyYee(D)
3%
Other
1%
Undecided
22%
Tavern Research
Tavern Research
Poll source
Tavern Research
Date(s)administered
October 27–30, 2025
Samplesize
1,001 (LV)
Marginof error
± 4.0%
XavierBecerra(D)
9%
ChadBianco(R)
16%
SteveHilton(R)
12%
KatiePorter(D)
15%
TomSteyer(D)
–
EricSwalwell(D)
–
TonyThurmond(D)
2%
AntonioVillaraigosa(D)
5%
BettyYee(D)
3%
Other
9%
Undecided
29%
EMC Research (D)
EMC Research (D)
Poll source
EMC Research (D)
Date(s)administered
October 22–26, 2025
Samplesize
1,000 (LV)
Marginof error
± 3.1%
XavierBecerra(D)
9%
ChadBianco(R)
14%
SteveHilton(R)
20%
KatiePorter(D)
16%
TomSteyer(D)
3%
EricSwalwell(D)
11%
TonyThurmond(D)
3%
AntonioVillaraigosa(D)
5%
BettyYee(D)
3%
Other
3%
Undecided
18%
Emerson College
Emerson College
Poll source
Emerson College
Date(s)administered
October 20–21, 2025
Samplesize
900 (LV)
Marginof error
± 3.19%
XavierBecerra(D)
5%
ChadBianco(R)
11%
SteveHilton(R)
16%
KatiePorter(D)
15%
TomSteyer(D)
–
EricSwalwell(D)
–
TonyThurmond(D)
3%
AntonioVillaraigosa(D)
5%
BettyYee(D)
2%
Other
4%
Undecided
39%
Emerson College
Emerson College
Poll source
Emerson College
Date(s)administered
April 12–14, 2025
Samplesize
899 (LV)
Marginof error
± 3.2%
XavierBecerra(D)
3%
ChadBianco(R)
4%
SteveHilton(R)
–
KatiePorter(D)
12%
TomSteyer(D)
–
EricSwalwell(D)
–
TonyThurmond(D)
2%
AntonioVillaraigosa(D)
5%
BettyYee(D)
3%
Other
17%
Undecided
54%
Poll source
Date(s)administered
Samplesize
Marginof error
XavierBecerra(D)
ChadBianco(R)
SteveHilton(R)
KatiePorter(D)
TomSteyer(D)
EricSwalwell(D)
TonyThurmond(D)
AntonioVillaraigosa(D)
BettyYee(D)
Other
Undecided
Emerson College
December 1–2, 2025
1,000 (LV)
± 3.0%
4%
13%
12%
11%
4%
12%
2%
5%
2%
5%
31%
Lake Research Partners
November 17–20, 2025
600 (LV)
± 4.0%
6%
10%
17%
15%
4%
10%
3%
7%
3%
1%
22%
Tavern Research
October 27–30, 2025
1,001 (LV)
± 4.0%
9%
16%
12%
15%
–
–
2%
5%
3%
9%
29%
EMC Research (D)
October 22–26, 2025
1,000 (LV)
± 3.1%
9%
14%
20%
16%
3%
11%
3%
5%
3%
3%
18%
Emerson College
October 20–21, 2025
900 (LV)
± 3.19%
5%
11%
16%
15%
–
–
3%
5%
2%
4%
39%
Emerson College
April 12–14, 2025
899 (LV)
± 3.2%
3%
4%
–
12%
–
–
2%
5%
3%
17%
54%
Berkeley IGS
Berkeley IGS
Poll source
Berkeley IGS
Date(s)administered
October 20–27, 2025
Samplesize
8141 (RV)
Marginof error
± 2.0%
XavierBecerra (D)
8%
ChadBianco (R)
13%
RickCaruso (D)
3%
SteveHilton (R)
8%
KatiePorter (D)
11%
AntonioVillaraigosa (D)
5%
BettyYee (D)
3%
Other
5%
Undecided
44%
Emerson College
Emerson College
Poll source
Emerson College
Date(s)administered
September 15–16, 2025
Samplesize
1000 (RV)
Marginof error
± 3%
XavierBecerra (D)
5%
ChadBianco (R)
8%
RickCaruso (D)
4%
SteveHilton (R)
10%
KatiePorter (D)
16%
AntonioVillaraigosa (D)
4%
BettyYee (D)
3%
Other
10%
Undecided
38%
Berkeley IGS
Berkeley IGS
Poll source
Berkeley IGS
Date(s)administered
August 11–17, 2025
Samplesize
4950 (RV)
Marginof error
± 1.5%
XavierBecerra (D)
9%
ChadBianco (R)
10%
RickCaruso (D)
4%
SteveHilton (R)
6%
KatiePorter (D)
17%
AntonioVillaraigosa (D)
4%
BettyYee (D)
2%
Other
9%
Undecided
38%
True Dot/Politico
True Dot/Politico
Poll source
True Dot/Politico
Date(s)administered
July 28–August 12, 2025
Samplesize
875 (RV)
Marginof error
± 2.6%
XavierBecerra (D)
9%
ChadBianco (R)
15%
RickCaruso (D)
6%
SteveHilton (R)
10%
KatiePorter (D)
21%
AntonioVillaraigosa (D)
9%
BettyYee (D)
6%
Other
15%
Undecided
9%
Emerson College
Emerson College
Poll source
Emerson College
Date(s)administered
August 4–5, 2025
Samplesize
1000 (RV)
Marginof error
± 3%
XavierBecerra (D)
3%
ChadBianco (R)
7%
RickCaruso (D)
4%
SteveHilton (R)
12%
KatiePorter (D)
18%
AntonioVillaraigosa (D)
5%
BettyYee (D)
2%
Other
13%
Undecided
38%
Poll source
Date(s)administered
Samplesize
Marginof error
XavierBecerra (D)
ChadBianco (R)
RickCaruso (D)
SteveHilton (R)
KatiePorter (D)
AntonioVillaraigosa (D)
BettyYee (D)
Other
Undecided
Berkeley IGS
October 20–27, 2025
8141 (RV)
± 2.0%
8%
13%
3%
8%
11%
5%
3%
5%
44%
Emerson College
September 15–16, 2025
1000 (RV)
± 3%
5%
8%
4%
10%
16%
4%
3%
10%
38%
Berkeley IGS
August 11–17, 2025
4950 (RV)
± 1.5%
9%
10%
4%
6%
17%
4%
2%
9%
38%
True Dot/Politico
July 28–August 12, 2025
875 (RV)
± 2.6%
9%
15%
6%
10%
21%
9%
6%
15%
9%
Emerson College
August 4–5, 2025
1000 (RV)
± 3%
3%
7%
4%
12%
18%
5%
2%
13%
38%
Emerson College
Emerson College
Poll source
Emerson College
Date(s)administered
September 15–16, 2025
Samplesize
1000 (RV)
Marginof error
± 3%
XavierBecerra (D)
3%
ChadBianco (R)
8%
RickCaruso (D)
4%
SteveHilton (R)
10%
AlexPadilla (D)
7%
KatiePorter (D)
16%
AntonioVillaraigosa (D)
4%
BettyYee (D)
2%
Other
9%
Undecided
36%
Poll source
Date(s)administered
Samplesize
Marginof error
XavierBecerra (D)
ChadBianco (R)
RickCaruso (D)
SteveHilton (R)
AlexPadilla (D)
KatiePorter (D)
AntonioVillaraigosa (D)
BettyYee (D)
Other
Undecided
Emerson College
September 15–16, 2025
1000 (RV)
± 3%
3%
8%
4%
10%
7%
16%
4%
2%
9%
36%
Emerson College
Emerson College
Poll source
Emerson College
Date(s)administered
April 12–14, 2025
Samplesize
911 (LV)
Marginof error
± 3.2%
XavierBecerra (D)
2%
ChadBianco (R)
4%
KamalaHarris (D)
31%
EleniKounalakis (D)
2%
KyleLangford (R)
2%
KatiePorter (D)
8%
AntonioVillaraigosa (D)
2%
Other
10%
Undecided
39%
Poll source
Date(s)administered
Samplesize
Marginof error
XavierBecerra (D)
ChadBianco (R)
KamalaHarris (D)
EleniKounalakis (D)
KyleLangford (R)
KatiePorter (D)
AntonioVillaraigosa (D)
Other
Undecided
Emerson College
April 12–14, 2025
911 (LV)
± 3.2%
2%
4%
31%
2%
2%
8%
2%
10%
39%
Capitol Weekly
Capitol Weekly
Poll source
Capitol Weekly
Date(s)administered
February 3–7, 2025
Samplesize
692 (RV)
Marginof error
–
ToniAtkins (D)
2%
XavierBecerra (D)
4%
JohnCox (R)
21%
KamalaHarris (D)
23%
EleniKounalakis (D)
2%
KatiePorter (D)
16%
TonyThurmond (D)
1%
AntonioVillaraigosa (D)
2%
BettyYee (D)
2%
Other
27%
1073
1073
Poll source
1073
Date(s)administered
3%
Samplesize
5%
Marginof error
21%
ToniAtkins (D)
–
XavierBecerra (D)
5%
JohnCox (R)
26%
KamalaHarris (D)
2%
EleniKounalakis (D)
3%
KatiePorter (D)
3%
TonyThurmond (D)
30%
Poll source
Date(s)administered
Samplesize
Marginof error
ToniAtkins (D)
XavierBecerra (D)
JohnCox (R)
KamalaHarris (D)
EleniKounalakis (D)
KatiePorter (D)
TonyThurmond (D)
AntonioVillaraigosa (D)
BettyYee (D)
Other
Capitol Weekly
February 3–7, 2025
692 (RV)
–
2%
4%
21%
23%
2%
16%
1%
2%
2%
27%
1073
3%
5%
21%
–
5%
26%
2%
3%
3%
30%
USC/CSU Long Beach/Cal Poly Pomona
USC/CSU Long Beach/Cal Poly Pomona
Poll source
USC/CSU Long Beach/Cal Poly Pomona
Date(s)administered
September 12–25, 2024
Samplesize
1,685 (LV)
Marginof error
± 2.4%
ToniAtkins (D)
1%
XavierBecerra (D)
3%
ChadBianco (R)
5%
BrianDahle (R)
5%
SteveHilton (R)
4%
EleniKounalakis (D)
2%
KatiePorter (D)
14%
TonyThurmond (D)
1%
AntonioVillaraigosa (D)
3%
BettyYee (D)
3%
Other
9%
Undecided
50%
Tulchin Research (D)
Tulchin Research (D)
Poll source
Tulchin Research (D)
Date(s)administered
August 8–12, 2024
Samplesize
800 (LV)
Marginof error
± 3.5%
ToniAtkins (D)
–
XavierBecerra (D)
–
ChadBianco (R)
–
BrianDahle (R)
13%
SteveHilton (R)
10%
EleniKounalakis (D)
10%
KatiePorter (D)
4%
TonyThurmond (D)
4%
AntonioVillaraigosa (D)
13%
BettyYee (D)
7%
Other
–
Undecided
39%
Poll source
Date(s)administered
Samplesize
Marginof error
ToniAtkins (D)
XavierBecerra (D)
ChadBianco (R)
BrianDahle (R)
SteveHilton (R)
EleniKounalakis (D)
KatiePorter (D)
TonyThurmond (D)
AntonioVillaraigosa (D)
BettyYee (D)
Other
Undecided
USC/CSU Long Beach/Cal Poly Pomona
September 12–25, 2024
1,685 (LV)
± 2.4%
1%
3%
5%
5%
4%
2%
14%
1%
3%
3%
9%
50%
Tulchin Research (D)
August 8–12, 2024
800 (LV)
± 3.5%
–
–
–
13%
10%
10%
4%
4%
13%
7%
–
39%
Breakthrough Campaigns
Breakthrough Campaigns
Poll source
Breakthrough Campaigns
Date(s)administered
November 22–26, 2024
Samplesize
1,228 (LV)
Marginof error
± 2.8%
ToniAtkins (D)
1%
XavierBecerra (D)
2%
ChadBianco (R)
6%
SteveGarvey (R)
18%
EleniKounalakis (D)
8%
KatiePorter (D)
21%
TonyThurmond (D)
3%
AntonioVillaraigosa (D)
3%
BettyYee (D)
3%
Other
23%
Undecided
12%
3%
3%
Poll source
3%
Date(s)administered
6%
Samplesize
14%
Marginof error
21%
ToniAtkins (D)
9%
XavierBecerra (D)
24%
ChadBianco (R)
2%
SteveGarvey (R)
3%
EleniKounalakis (D)
6%
KatiePorter (D)
1%
TonyThurmond (D)
11%
Poll source
Date(s)administered
Samplesize
Marginof error
ToniAtkins (D)
XavierBecerra (D)
ChadBianco (R)
SteveGarvey (R)
EleniKounalakis (D)
KatiePorter (D)
TonyThurmond (D)
AntonioVillaraigosa (D)
BettyYee (D)
Other
Undecided
Breakthrough Campaigns
November 22–26, 2024
1,228 (LV)
± 2.8%
1%
2%
6%
18%
8%
21%
3%
3%
3%
23%
12%
3%
6%
14%
21%
9%
24%
2%
3%
6%
1%
11%
Emerson College
Emerson College
Poll source
Emerson College
Date(s)administered
February 10–11, 2025
Samplesize
469 (RV)
Marginof error
± 4.5%
ToniAtkins (D)
3%
KamalaHarris (D)
57%
EleniKounalakis (D)
4%
KatiePorter (D)
9%
TonyThurmond (D)
1%
AntonioVillaraigosa (D)
4%
BettyYee (D)
2%
Other
5%
Undecided
17%
3%
3%
Poll source
3%
Date(s)administered
–
Samplesize
5%
Marginof error
21%
ToniAtkins (D)
3%
KamalaHarris (D)
9%
EleniKounalakis (D)
3%
KatiePorter (D)
12%
TonyThurmond (D)
45%
Poll source
Date(s)administered
Samplesize
Marginof error
ToniAtkins (D)
KamalaHarris (D)
EleniKounalakis (D)
KatiePorter (D)
TonyThurmond (D)
AntonioVillaraigosa (D)
BettyYee (D)
Other
Undecided
Emerson College
February 10–11, 2025
469 (RV)
± 4.5%
3%
57%
4%
9%
1%
4%
2%
5%
17%
3%
–
5%
21%
3%
9%
3%
12%
45%
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Atkins
Date
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Host
Thurmond
Moderator
Yee
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No.
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Date
Sep. 29,2024
Host
National Union of Healthcare WorkersLos Angeles Times,The Associated Press, Politico
Moderator
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Link
YouTube
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Moderator
Link
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Kounalakis
Thurmond
Yee
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Sep. 29,2024
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YouTube
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· General election › Predictions
Solid D
Solid D
Source
The Cook Political Report
Ranking
Solid D
As of
September 11, 2025
Solid D
Solid D
Source
Inside Elections
Ranking
Solid D
As of
August 28, 2025
Safe D
Safe D
Source
Sabato's Crystal Ball
Ranking
Safe D
As of
September 4, 2025
Safe D
Safe D
Source
Race to the WH
Ranking
Safe D
As of
December 7, 2025
Source
Ranking
As of
The Cook Political Report
Solid D
September 11, 2025
Inside Elections
Solid D
August 28, 2025
Sabato's Crystal Ball
Safe D
September 4, 2025
Race to the WH
Safe D
December 7, 2025

References

  1. Robinson is a member of both the Peace and Freedom Party and the Party for Socialism and Liberation.
  2. Allen initially announced his bid as a member of the American Independent Party.
  3. When the article was published, San Diego had 8 city councilors, all 8 of whom endorsed Atkins. A ninth councilor was sw
  4. Key:A – all adultsRV – registered votersLV – likely votersV – unclear
  5. Ian Calderon (D) with 1%; "Someone else" and "Not planning to vote" with 2%
  6. Poll sponsored by an unnamed group supporting Swalwell's campaign
  7. Butch Ware (G) at 2% and Ian Calderon (D) at 1%
  8. Stephen Cloobeck (D) and Ian Calderon (D) with 1%; "Someone else" with 2%
  9. Eleni Kounalakis (D) with 3%; Toni Atkins (D) and Kyle Langford (R) with 2%; Stephen Cloobeck (D), Brandon Jones (R), Da
  10. Toni Atkins (D), Sharifah Hardie (R), Brandon Jones (R), Kyle Langford (R), Jimmy Parker (R), Tony Thurmond (D) and Butc
  11. Brian Dahle (R) and Richard Grenell (R) with 2%; Toni Atkins (D) and Tony Thurmond (D) with 1%; Stephen Cloobeck (D) wit
  12. Eleni Kounalakis (D) with 7%; Toni Atkins (D) with 4%; Stephen Cloobeck (D) and Tony Thurmond (D) with 2%
  13. Eleni Kounalakis (D) with 3%; Toni Atkins (D) and Stephen Cloobeck (D) with 2%; Tony Thurmond (D) with 1%; "Someone else
  14. Tony Thurmond (D), Toni Atkins (D), Stephen Cloobeck (D), Sharifah Hardie (R), Daniel Mercuri (R), Kyle Langford (R) and
  15. "Someone else" with 3%; Betty Yee (D), Stephen Cloobeck (D), Toni Atkins (D), Tony Thurmond (D), Sharifah Hardie (R), Br
  16. Lanhee Chen (R) with 10%; Rick Caruso (D) with 8%; Rob Bonta (D) with 7%; Laphonza Butler (D) with 2%; Stephen Cloobeck
  17. Total says 1073, but numbers add up to 1071
  18. Rob Bonta (D) and Lanhee Chen (R) with 9%; Rick Caruso (D) with 8%; Laphonza Butler (D) with 4%; Stephen Cloobeck (D) wi
  19. Rob Bonta (D) with 4%; Rick Caruso (D) with 3%; Lanhee Chen (R) with 2%
  20. Brian Dahle (R) with 9%; Rob Bonta (D) with 6%; Rick Caruso with 5%; Laphonza Butler (D) with 3%; Stephen Cloobeck (D) w
  21. Stephen Cloobeck (D) with 1%
  22. Survey asked only Democratic voters. In California, all candidates run on the same ballot in a “blanket primary.”
  23. "Someone else" with 3%; Stephen Cloobeck (D) and Michael Younger (D) with 1%
  24. "Someone else" with 8%; Stephen Cloobeck (D) with 3%; and Michael Younger (D) with under 1%
  25. Poll sponsored by Thurmond's campaign
  26. Ian Calderon (D) with 1%
  27. Poll sponsored by Becerra's campaign
  28. Stephen Cloobeck (D) and Ian Calderon (D) with 1%, "Other" with 7%
  29. Poll sponsored by The Los Angeles Times
  30. Poll sponsored by Villaraigosa's campaign
  31. Poll sponsored by Woman Up
  32. Poll sponsored by Inside California Politics and The Hill
  33. San José Spotlight
    https://sanjosespotlight.com/san-jose-school-trustee-enters-race-for-california-governor/
  34. Axios
    https://www.axios.com/2025/08/25/tech-entrepreneur-ethan-agarwal-california-governor
  35. "Xavier Becerra announces bid for California governor"
    https://www.politico.com/news/2025/04/02/xavier-becerra-announces-bid-for-california-governor-00265564
  36. Daily Bruin
    https://dailybruin.com/2025/06/30/ucla-student-carolina-buhler-to-compete-in-2026-california-gubernatorial-primary
  37. The Sacramento Bee
    https://www.sacbee.com/news/politics-government/capitol-alert/article312228552.html
  38. Politico
    https://www.politico.com/news/2025/07/08/elon-musk-techie-dream-politics-00442873
  39. Politico
    https://www.politico.com/newsletters/california-playbook/2025/09/25/can-calderon-ride-crypto-to-contention-00579932#campaign-years
  40. The New York Times
    https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/11/us/politics/katie-porter-california-governor.html
  41. The Desert Sun
    https://www.desertsun.com/story/news/nation/california/2025/07/30/kamala-harris-will-not-run-for-california-governor-2026-election/85445157007/
  42. POLITICO
    https://www.politico.com/news/2025/11/19/tom-steyer-enters-california-governor-race-00657624
  43. "A Former Trump Impeachment Manager Will Run for California Governor"
    https://www.nytimes.com/2025/11/21/us/eric-swalwell-california-governor.html
  44. KCRA
    https://www.kcra.com/article/state-superintendent-tony-thurmond-officially-announces-run-governor/45322329
  45. The Hill
    https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4788052-antonio-villaraigosa-run-california-governor/
  46. San Francisco Chronicle
    https://www.sfchronicle.com/politics/article/betty-yee-california-governor-2026-17916212.php
  47. Politico
    https://www.politico.com/newsletters/california-playbook/2025/02/05/exclusive-rob-bonta-is-keeping-his-day-job-00202541
  48. Los Angeles Times
    https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-11-22/pondering-governor-run-atty-gen-faces-questions-on-legal-spending
  49. Bloomberg News
    https://archive.today/20250903220304/https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-09-03/rick-caruso-seriously-looking-at-running-for-california-governor-la-mayor
  50. POLITICO
    https://www.politico.com/newsletters/california-playbook/2025/12/05/matt-mahan-and-five-candidates-for-governor-walk-into-a-room-00678264
  51. Politico
    https://www.politico.com/newsletters/california-playbook/2025/11/24/the-shapeshifting-governors-race-00666711
  52. Politico
    https://www.politico.com/news/2025/09/29/toni-atkins-drops-out-california-governor-race-00585042
  53. "Watch the moment Cloobeck endorses Swalwell for governor"
    https://www.cnn.com/2025/11/24/politics/video/cloobeck-endorses-swalwell-for-governor-tsi
  54. LA Times
    https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-11-24/stephen-cloobeck-exits-gubernatorial-race-endorses-rep-eric-swalwell
  55. Politico
    https://www.politico.com/news/2025/08/08/eleni-kounalakis-drops-out-of-california-governors-race-00499422
  56. Los Angeles Times
    https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-11-17/butler-reflects-on-brief-senate-career-the-presidential-race-and-her-future
  57. The Washington Post
    https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2025/07/30/kamala-harris-governor-president-2028/
  58. "Sen. Alex Padilla says he won't run for California governor"
    https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/politics/alex-padilla-california-governor/3800934/
  59. NOTUS
    https://stocktonia.org/news/politics/2025/08/01/kamala-harris-just-kicked-off-the-california-governors-race/
  60. Pasadena Now
    https://pasadenanow.com/main/pasadena-church-leader-che-ahn-to-announce-gubernatorial-bid-at-ambassador-auditorium-in-pasadena
  61. San Gabriel Valley Tribune
    https://www.sgvtribune.com/2025/02/17/riverside-county-sheriff-chad-bianco-announces-california-governor-run-in-2026/
  62. San Mateo Daily Journal
    https://www.smdailyjournal.com/opinion/columnists/notes-quotes-and-dust-motes-irl/article_d0a0105b-8c1b-4c48-8e1a-703f012107b6.html
  63. KRCR-TV
    https://krcrtv.com/news/local/bianco-vows-to-reopen-prisons-including-susanville-in-2026-governor-bid
  64. Politico
    https://www.politico.com/news/2025/04/21/former-fox-news-host-steve-hilton-running-california-governor-00301302
  65. VOZ
    https://voz.us/en/politics/250311/22035/katie-porter-california-governor.html
  66. The Jerusalem Post
    https://www.jpost.com/american-politics/article-862394
  67. KHTS Radio
    https://www.hometownstation.com/podcasts/politics-and-the-pulpit-daniel-mercuri-march-19-2025-541677
  68. Boyle Heights Beat
    https://boyleheightsbeat.com/antonio-villaraigosa-announces-another-run-for-california-governor/
  69. Imperial Beach Eagle & Times
    https://www.imperialbeachnewsca.com/news/article_a50cc6af-1623-45c7-b2f8-6d22ea8a1134.html
  70. Los Angeles Times
    https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-12-04/jon-slavet-gop-tech-entrepreneur-running-for-california-governor
  71. Lara Trump & Jake Steinfeld, Founder of 'Body by Jake'
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qeaIzPuifMY
  72. TMZ
    https://www.tmz.com/2025/03/18/mel-gibson-flattered-california-governor-poll-favorability/
  73. Politico
    https://www.politico.com/newsletters/california-playbook/2025/08/26/the-juice-behind-the-alex-padilla-for-governor-rumors-00524428
  74. Axios
    https://www.axios.com/2024/02/13/kevin-mccarthy-potential-office-run
  75. KABC-TV
    https://abc7.com/post/running-california-governor-katie-porter-eleni-kounalakis-antonio-villaraigosa-among-candidates-2026-election/17380502/
  76. Independent Political Report
    https://independentpoliticalreport.com/2025/06/three-peace-and-freedom-members-announce-2026-statewide-campaigns/
  77. "Javen Allen is the New Politician in Town & He's Not Backing Down!"
    https://cbs4indy.com/business/press-releases/accesswire/964605/javen-allen-is-the-new-politician-in-town-hes-not-backing-down/
  78. KCRA-TV
    https://www.kcra.com/article/california-governor-race-2026-candidates-key-dates/64569441
  79. The Santa Clarita Valley Signal
    https://signalscv.com/2025/11/scv-resident-announces-candidacy-for-governor/
  80. BREAKING: Nicole Shanahan Will NOT Run For Governor Of California
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W0YbvaPftYs
  81. Charisma News
    https://mycharisma.com/news/pastor-bill-johnson-endorses-che-ahn-for-california-governor/
  82. "USA: We fully support and endorse Ché Ahn for Governor of California"
    https://www.facebook.com/ConMisHijosNoTeMetasOficial/posts/usa-we-fully-support-and-endorse-ch%C3%A9-ahn-for-governor-of-california-we-also-than/765646719182347
  83. Politico
    https://www.politico.com/newsletters/california-playbook/2025/08/20/exclusive-polling-ca-dems-like-newsom-over-harris-in-2028-00515772
  84. Politico
    https://www.politico.com/newsletters/california-playbook/2025/10/27/late-stage-intercessions-on-prop-50-00623504
  85. California County News
    https://www.californiacountynews.org/news/2024/06/coalition-organizes-draft-riverside-sheriff-governor
  86. Lassen County Times
    https://www.lassennews.com/bianco-brings-his-gubernatorial-campaign-to-jensen-hall-at-5-p-m-june-6
  87. The Desert Sun
    https://www.desertsun.com/story/news/nation/california/2025/02/17/chad-bianco-kicks-off-campaign-for-governor-of-california/78482820007/
  88. Los Angeles Daily News
    https://www.dailynews.com/2024/07/09/can-riverside-county-sheriff-chad-bianco-become-californias-governor-in-2026/
  89. Ceres Courier
    https://www.cerescourier.com/news/local/alanis-q-and-a-part-2/
  90. KRON 4
    https://www.kron4.com/news/politics/san-francisco-sheriff-endorsement/
  91. Fox News
    https://www.foxnews.com/politics/hollywood-star-endorses-republican-california-governor-after-devastating-newsom-admin
  92. San Francisco Chronicle
    https://www.sfchronicle.com/politics/joegarofoli/article/steve-hilton-california-governor-20289352.php
  93. Sierra Sun Times
    https://goldrushcam.com/sierrasuntimes/index.php/news/local-news/67189-congressman-tom-mcclintock-endorses-steve-hilton-for-governor-of-california
  94. POLITICO
    https://www.politico.com/news/2025/08/27/steve-hilton-touts-personal-relationship-with-trump-admin-00532354
  95. CommsTrader
    https://commstrader.com/sports/golf-legend-phil-mickelson-laments-california-gas-prices-praises-gov-candidate-supporting-offshore-drilling/
  96. U.S. Transhumanist Party
    https://transhumanist-party.org/2025/09/04/ustp-allhandsfuture-grady-istvan-endorsement
  97. Politico
    https://www.politico.com/newsletters/california-playbook/2025/09/02/carbon-cannabis-and-charter-schools-on-sacramentos-agenda-00539332
  98. Politico
    https://www.politico.com/newsletters/california-playbook/2025/09/18/san-franciscos-moderate-coalition-is-imploding-00570523
  99. Politico
    https://www.politico.com/newsletters/california-playbook/2025/10/22/pelosi-succession-intrigue-in-san-francisco-00618094
  100. Western States Council of Sheet Metal Workers on ACCESS Newswire
    https://www.marketwatch.com/press-release/california-construction-and-manufacturing-workers-endorse-katie-porter-for-governor-63ccb3d3
  101. International Brotherhood of Teamsters
    https://teamster.org/2025/09/teamsters-california-endorses-katie-porter-for-governor/
  102. Teamsters
    https://www.instagram.com/p/DOOWyqkFLb4/
  103. Teamsters
    https://www.instagram.com/p/DOPLCENEkNU/
  104. Teamsters Local 665
    https://www.teamsters665.org/teamsters-local-665-teamsters-california-endorse-state-candidates/
  105. Politico
    https://www.politico.com/newsletters/california-playbook-pm/2025/10/02/prop-50-newspaper-ads-00592372
  106. Politico
    https://www.politico.com/newsletters/california-playbook-pm/2025/08/27/padilla-governor-race-00532313
  107. United Auto Workers Region 6
    https://www.uawregion6.org/public-statements/uaw-becomes-first-major-union-to-endorse-katie-porter-for-governor-of-california
  108. Los Angeles Times
    https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-10-06/former-rep-katie-porter-governors-race-emilys-list
  109. Politico
    https://www.politico.com/newsletters/california-playbook/2025/09/05/bay-area-transit-deal-on-the-brink-00545957
  110. Vote Mama PAC
    https://www.votemamapac.org/candidates
  111. Elect Democratic Women
    https://electdemocraticwomen.org/candidates/
  112. POLITICO
    https://www.politico.com/newsletters/california-playbook/2025/11/26/the-scandal-hangover-in-sacramento-00669419
  113. KSBW
    https://www.ksbw.com/article/congressman-jimmy-panetta-endorses-eric-swalwell-for-california-governor/69652382
  114. California Insider
    https://californiainsider.com/california-news/politics/elections/more-candidates-emerge-as-california-governors-race-gains-steam-5809789
  115. Politico
    https://www.politico.com/newsletters/california-playbook-pm/2025/09/23/newsom-harris-talk-shows-00577472
  116. Bay Area Reporter
    https://www.ebar.com/story/333790
  117. BWOPA
    https://www.instagram.com/p/DNi0FIoRZSw/
  118. Politico
    https://www.politico.com/newsletters/california-playbook/2025/08/12/why-a-gerrymandering-critic-wants-to-toss-out-californias-maps-00504665
  119. KNBC
    https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/la-mayor-karen-bass-announces-she-is-endorsing-antonio-villaraigosa-for-california-governor/3775798/
  120. Politico
    https://www.politico.com/newsletters/california-playbook/2025/10/06/newsom-california-national-guard-00594607
  121. California State Association of Electrical Workers
    https://csaew.com/california-labor-leader-predicts-latinos-will-determine-outcome-of-prop-50-2/
  122. Politico
    https://www.politico.com/newsletters/california-playbook/2025/10/28/how-prop-50-could-help-create-a-female-majority-legislature-00624371
  123. International Union of Operating Engineers Local 12
    https://www.local12.org/news-details/news/announcements/38871/101327
  124. Politico
    https://www.politico.com/newsletters/california-playbook/2025/10/20/san-francisco-braces-as-trump-saber-rattles-00615100
  125. California Green Party
    http://m.cagreens.org/california-green-party-endorses-dr-rudolph-t-ware-governor-california
  126. Progressive Democrats of America
    https://pdamerica.org/this-sunday-betty-yee-and-erika-andiola
  127. San José Spotlight
    https://sanjosespotlight.com/silicon-valley-lawmakers-arent-racing-to-back-latest-governor-candidate/
  128. Politico
    https://www.politico.com/f/?id=00000198-6351-d0d9-a7be-f355ecb30000
  129. Bay Area Reporter
    https://www.ebar.com/story/158643
  130. Times of San Diego Uptown News
    https://timesofsandiego.com/politics/2025/07/30/toni-atkins-gains-key-endorsements-gubernatorial-race/
  131. Oakland Post
    https://www.postnewsgroup.com/asm-akilah-weber-endorses-sen-toni-atkins-for-governor/
  132. KUSI-TV
    https://fox5sandiego.com/news/local-news/in-a-crowded-race-for-california-governor-toni-atkins-receives-new-endorsements/
  133. Bay Area Reporter
    https://www.ebar.com/story/156466
  134. Politico
    https://www.politico.com/news/2024/01/19/ca-senate-woman-lgbtq-governor-00136541
  135. San Francisco Chronicle
    https://www.sfchronicle.com/opinion/openforum/article/katie-porter-going-california-s-next-governor-20794517.php
  136. Times of San Diego
    https://timesofsandiego.com/politics/2025/08/05/atkins-opens-san-diego-campaign-headquarters/
  137. Los Angeles Sentinel
    https://lasentinel.net/holly-mitchell-endorses-toni-atkins-for-ca-governor.html
  138. Politico
    https://www.politico.com/newsletters/california-playbook/2025/08/11/where-silicon-valley-is-putting-its-money-in-the-governors-race-00502615
  139. IBEW Local 569
    https://www.ibew569.org/news/toni-for-gov/
  140. Los Angeles Times
    https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-01-19/senate-leader-toni-atkins-joins-2026-race-for-california-governor
  141. San Diego County Young Democrats
    https://www.sdyoungdems.com/endorsements
  142. San Diego Democrats for Equality
    https://www.democratsforequality.org/endorsements
  143. The Los Angeles Times
    https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2023-05-25/hillary-clinton-backs-eleni-kounalakis-for-california-governor
  144. Politico
    https://www.politico.com/newsletters/california-playbook/2023/05/25/kounalakis-clinton-and-california-clout-00098743
  145. CNN
    https://edition.cnn.com/2025/07/30/politics/video/the-lead-nancy-pelosi-redistricting-medicaid-gop-dems-jake-tapper
  146. The San Francisco Standard
    https://sfstandard.com/politics/eleni-kounalakis-running-for-california-governor-will-kamala-harris-join-her/
  147. Politico
    https://www.politico.com/newsletters/california-playbook/2025/02/05/exclusive-rob-bonta-is-keeping-his-day-job-00202541
  148. Emerson College Polling
    https://emersoncollegepolling.com/california-2026-new-poll/
  149. Thurmond for Governor
    https://www.tonythurmond.com/_files/ugd/a37828_92b964080c60470195bfc7ccb2fbd760.pdf
  150. Becerra for Governor
    https://mailchi.mp/xavierbecerra2026/jh75g2r42d-13840594
  151. Punchbowl News
    https://punchbowl.news/article/campaigns/swalwell-mulls-gov-bid/
  152. Emerson College Polling
    https://emersoncollegepolling.com/california-2025-poll-voters-poised-to-approve-proposition-50-with-57-support/
  153. Emerson College Polling
    https://emersoncollegepolling.com/april-2025-california-poll-harris-leads-hypothetical-gubernatorial-primary-50-of-voters-think-she-should-not-run/
  154. The Los Angeles Times
    https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-11-07/la-times-berkeley-poll-on-2026-california-governors-race
  155. Emerson College Polling
    https://emersoncollegepolling.com/california-2025-poll-majority-support-proposition-50-in-november-special-election/
  156. Los Angeles Times
    https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-08-26/la-times-berkeley-poll-california-governors-race-kamala-harris-katie-porter-chad-bianco-gavin-newsom
  157. Politico
    https://www.politico.com/f/?id=00000198-c971-da96-abff-df7d91670000
  158. Emerson College Polling
    https://emersoncollegepolling.com/california-2026-poll/
  159. Capitol Weekly
    https://capitolweekly.net/ca-120-dems-in-a-funk-but-harris-and-newsom-could-still-shine/
  160. University of Southern California
    https://today.usc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/California-Elections-and-Policy-Poll-Statewide-Poll-Toplines-and-Crosstabs-FINAL.pdf
  161. Politico
    https://www.politico.com/newsletters/california-playbook/2024/08/29/the-jam-stops-here-00176692
  162. Politico
    https://www.politico.com/f/?id=00000193-b39a-d0fc-abbf-ffde91110000&nname=california-playbook&nid=00000150-384f-da43-aff2-bf7fd35a0000&nrid=d8709e0d-d3f8-4dd1-9acc-aa0a48882fa8&nlid=641189
  163. Emerson College Polling
    https://emersoncollegepolling.com/february-2025-california-poll-kamala-harris-emerges-as-democratic-frontrunner-for-governor/
  164. Cook Political Report
    https://www.cookpolitical.com/ratings/governor-race-ratings
  165. Inside Elections
    https://insideelections.com/ratings/governor
  166. Sabato's Crystal Ball
    https://centerforpolitics.org/crystalball/2026-governor/
  167. Race to the WH
    https://www.racetothewh.com/governor/26
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