2026 California gubernatorial election
November 3, 2026
Incumbent Governor

Gavin Newsom
Democratic


The 2026 California gubernatorial election will take place on November 3, 2026, to elect the Governor of California. Incumbent Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom will be term-limited and ineligible to seek reelection. Incumbent Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis, incumbent Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond, and former Controller Betty Yee have declared their candidacies. The field of candidates is expected to expand in the coming years.

Candidates

Democratic Party

Declared

Publicly expressed interest

Potential

Withdrew

Endorsements

Eleni Kounalakis (D)
Federal Officials
  • Hillary Clinton, former United States Secretary of State (2009–2013) and 2016 Democratic presidential nominee[10]
U.S. Senators
U.S. Representatives
State senators
State assemblymembers
Local officials
Individuals

References

  1. ↑ Cadelago, Christopher (April 24, 2023). "Eleni Kounalakis first to launch campaign for California governor in 2026". Politico. Retrieved April 24, 2023.
  2. ↑ Flores, Hilda (September 26, 2023). "State Superintendent Tony Thurmond officially announces run for governor". KCRA. Retrieved September 26, 2023.
  3. 1 2 Bollag, Sophia (April 24, 2023). "Former California Controller Betty Yee says she will run to replace Gov. Gavin Newsom in 2026". San Francisco Chronicle. Retrieved April 24, 2023.
  4. ↑ "California's first lesbian Senate leader could make history again if she runs for governor". MSN. November 17, 2023. Retrieved November 17, 2023.
  5. 1 2 3 White, Jeremy B.; Korte, Lara; Brown, Matthew; Castanos, Ramon (May 25, 2023). "Kounalakis, Clinton and California clout". Politico. Retrieved May 25, 2023.
  6. ↑ "Party-switching billionaire targets California Republicans". POLITICO. October 5, 2023. Retrieved October 5, 2023.
  7. ↑ "'I want to serve': Former LA Mayor Villaraigosa not ruling out another run for governor in 2026". Fox 40 News. May 26, 2023. Retrieved May 27, 2023.
  8. 1 2 3 Koehn, Josh (April 24, 2023). "Eleni Kounalakis Running for California Governor. Will Kamala Harris Join Her?". The San Francisco Standard. Retrieved April 25, 2023.
  9. ↑ Jones, Blake; Cadelago, Christopher; Gardiner, Dustin; Korte, Lana (October 12, 2023). "Laphonza Butler has options". Politico. Retrieved October 19, 2023.
  10. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Rosenhall, Lauren (May 25, 2023). "Hillary Clinton backs Eleni Kounalakis for California governor". The Los Angeles Times. Retrieved May 25, 2023.
  11. ↑ Porter, Jacque (April 26, 2023). "Who is California gubernatorial candidate Eleni Kounalakis?". Fox 40 News Los Angeles. Retrieved May 25, 2023.
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