Governor of California
Office Race
• June 2, 2026 Primary Election• 6/2/2026• upcoming
Governor of California Primary Race (Top 2 Candidates advance to General Election)
Candidates in this race
Republican
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Political commentator, former UK government adviser
Democrat
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Former U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services
Race news
San José Mayor Matt Mahan Positions Himself as a ‘Change’ Candidate in Governor’s Race
KQED — News • 2026-03-05
Matt Mahan details his plans for tackling the budget deficit, homelessness and tech regulation if elected governor.
Coleman joins Caruso, Witte, Oppenheim to highlight industry backing of Mahan’s bid for governor
The Real Deal — SF • 2026-03-11
Silicon Valley billionaires aren’t the only ones betting on Matt Mahan, the San Jose mayor turned California governor hopeful. Deep-pocketed Los Angeles real estate players are, too. Victor Coleman’s Hudson Pacific Prop…
Mahan Calls for Belt-Tightening in San José Budget Plan
KQED — News • 2026-03-10
Facing a $56 million shortfall, Mahan unveiled his first spending plan since launching a run for governor of California.
Santa Clara County brings mental health services to shelters
San José Spotlight • 2026-02-24
<p>An at-times icy relationship between San Jose and Santa Clara County seems to have thawed as the county works to bring mental health services to the city’s temporary housing sites for homeless residents. Last year, S…
The field is set: Meet the candidates officially running for California governor
CalMatters — CA Politics • 2026-03-07
Eight Democrats and two Republicans have filed officially to run for California governor by the Friday deadline. The crowded field could give GOP candidates a boost.
Mahan, Swalwell, Porter Differ from Steyer and Other Governor Candidates on Single-Payer Health Care
San Jose Inside • 2026-03-04
The progressive goal of single-payer health care continues to be a staple of California Democratic platforms, even if it faces as many hurdles as ever. The post Mahan, Swalwell, Porter Differ from Steyer and Other Gover…
A podcaster gave Newsom a gun. Are California laws keeping him from taking it home?
CalMatters — CA Politics • 2026-03-06
Last year, conservative podcaster Shawn Ryan gave Gavin Newsom a SIG Sauer handgun, which the governor has yet to take home. To do so, Newsom would have to navigate a complicated web of California gun laws.
StreetSmart 14.2 – The Governor’s Race and High Speed Rail
Streetsblog SF — Bay Area • 2026-03-05
Yesterday was the legislature. Today is the Governor's Race and High-Speed Rail. The post StreetSmart 14.2 – The Governor’s Race and High Speed Rail appeared first on Streetsblog California. The post StreetSmart 14.2 – …