Your last minute voter guide to the 2026 California governor's race
Key takeaways
- Democratic and Republican candidates vying to replace Democratic Gov.
- The candidates include a Riverside County sheriff, a former senior advisor to British Prime Minister David Cameron, a former Los Angeles mayor, a billionaire hedge fund founder and two former members of the U.S.
- Recent polls showed that the leading Democratic candidate is Xavier Becerra, a former U.S.
(L-R) Tony Thurmond (D), Chad Bianco (R), Tom Steyer (D), Steve Hilton (R), Xavier Becerra (D), Katie Porter (D), Matt Mahan (D) and Antonio Villaraigosa (D) speak during CBS Television Stations’ California Gubernatorial Debate on April 28, 2026 in Claremont, California. (Leon Bennett / Getty Images for CBS Television Stations) By Karen Garcia Staff Writer Follow May 29, 2026 6:12 PM PT 10 min Click here to listen to this article Share via Close extra sharing options Email Facebook X Linked In Threads Reddit WhatsApp Copy Link URL Copied! Print 0:00 0:00 1x This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here.
Democratic and Republican candidates vying to replace Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom have been sparring on televised debates and exchanging campaign attacks since April to garner the attention of voters statewide.
The candidates include a Riverside County sheriff, a former senior advisor to British Prime Minister David Cameron, a former Los Angeles mayor, a billionaire hedge fund founder and two former members of the U.S. House of Representatives.