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California Gubernatorial Election

Candidates Eric Swalwell Katie Porter Steve Hilton Debates Tom Steyer Antonio Villaraigosa 2026 Gubernatorial Candidates Republican Candidates Xavier Becerra

Wide-Open California Governor Primary Heads Into Final Week

Low early ballot returns plus clustered polls raise uncertainty about which two candidates will reach the November runoff.

Steyer Defends Trans Students Competing in Girls’ High School Sports

Final California Governor Debate Puts Becerra on Defense as Primary Nears

California Drive Filed to Repeal Top-Two Primary for 2028 Ballot

Katie Porter Escalates California Governor Race With Disputed On-Air Attacks on Becerra and Steyer

Hilton Alleges Tax-Funded Immigrant Nonprofit Linked to Becerra Campaign Work

Bianco Says He’s ‘Very Proud’ of Past Oath Keepers Ties at CNN California Governor Debate

Bianco Concedes He Used 'Swindle' in CNN California Governor Debate

Willie Brown Endorses Tom Steyer in California Governor's Race

California Governor’s Race Still Wide Open After First Post-Swalwell Debate

Steyer Unveils Anti-ICE Plan as DHS Chief Challenges Its Legality

Trump Slams Fox News for Highlighting Tom Steyer, Urges Support for Steve Hilton in California Governor Race

Manhattan DA Opens Inquiry Into Eric Swalwell

Trump Backs Hilton as California GOP Weighs Endorsement in San Diego

Porter Denies Ties to Influencer Behind Unverified Swalwell Allegations

CNN Sets May 5 California Governor Debate With Eight Currently Qualified

California Governor Primary Puts Democrats at Risk of GOP-Only Runoff

Crowded Democratic Field Raises Risk of GOP-Only Governor Runoff in California

USC Cancels California Governor Debate After Lineup Dispute

San José Mayor Matt Mahan Unveils Performance-Pay, No-New-Taxes Plan in Governor Bid