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The 2026 California gubernatorial election will take place on November 3, 2026, to elect the next governor of California. The statewide top-two primary election will take place on June 2, 2026. Incumbent Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom will be term-limited and ineligible to seek reelection.
Over a dozen candidates have already declared a campaign, with the field of candidates expected to expand.
- MOSS CHARLES - Actor, Drummer, Poet, Artist, Politician, Comedian, Pro Marijuana, Water in the Hydrants, Common Sense, Homeless Advocate, Venice Beach Performer, etc. BS in Sociology University of Oregon 1995
- Toni Atkins, former President pro tempore of the California Senate (2018–2024) from the 39th district (2016–2024) and former Speaker of the California State Assembly (2012–2016) from the 78th district (2010–2016)[1]
- Stephen Cloobeck, founder of Diamond Resorts[2]
- Eleni Kounalakis, Lieutenant Governor of California (2019–present)[3] (will withdraw if Harris runs)[4]
- Katie Porter, former U.S. representative from California's 47th congressional district (2019–2025) and candidate for U.S. Senate in 2024 (will withdraw if Harris runs)[5]
- Tony Thurmond, California State Superintendent of Public Instruction (2019–present)[6]
- Antonio Villaraigosa, former Mayor of Los Angeles (2005–2013) and candidate for governor in 2018[7]
- Betty Yee, California Democratic Party vice chair (2021–present) and former California State Controller (2015–2023)[8]
- Michael Younger, vice president of Calbright College (2022–present) and former deputy secretary of the California Labor and Workforce Development Agency[9]
