Nov 3, 2026 · open seat
California - Governor
Gov. Gavin Newsom is term-limited. Becerra and Hilton finished first and second among 61 candidates in the June 2 top-two primary. Republicans have not won the office since 2006.
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Xavier Becerra
Democrat
Former U.S. health and human services secretary (2021–2025) and California attorney general (2017–2021). Took 28% in the primary.
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Steve Hilton
Republican
Political commentator and former policy adviser to U.K. Prime Minister David Cameron. Took 24.6% in the primary.
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Who's ahead?
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Ratings: Cook Political Report (Sept 10), Sabato’s Crystal Ball (Sept 3), Decision Desk HQ (Sept 12). Source →
Becerra
58
Hilton
33
A PPIC poll (Sept 4–10, 1,098 likely voters) had Becerra up 60–38.
Los Angeles Times / UC Berkeley IGS, likely voters, ±2 →
Released Sept 24
Sources: Wikipedia, Political Wire, ABC7, Newsweek · September 2026
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