2026 California gubernatorial election
The 2026 California gubernatorial election will take place on November 3, 2026, to elect the Governor of California. Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom will be ineligible to seek another term.
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Candidates
Declared
- Eleni Kounalakis, Lieutenant Governor of California (2019–present) and former U.S. Ambassador to Hungary (2010–2013)[1]
- Betty Yee, vice chair of the California Democratic Party (2021–present), former California State Controller (2015–2023), and former member of the California State Board of Equalization (2004-2015)[2]
Potential
- Toni Atkins, President pro tempore of the California State Senate (2018–present) from the 39th district (2016–present)[1]
- Karen Bass, Mayor of Los Angeles (2022–present), former U.S. Representative from California's 37th congressional district (2011–2022), and former Speaker of the California State Assembly (2008–2010)[3]
- Rob Bonta, Attorney General of California (2021–present)[1]
Withdrew
- Fiona Ma, California State Treasurer (2019-present) (running for Lieutenant Governor)[2]
Endorsements
Eleni Kounalakis (D)
- Local officials
- Art Agnos, former Mayor of San Francisco (1988–1992)[3]
References
- Cadelago, Christopher (April 24, 2023). "Eleni Kounalakis first to launch campaign for California governor in 2026". Politico. Retrieved April 24, 2023.
- 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.
- Koehn, Josh (2023-04-24). "Eleni Kounalakis Running for California Governor. Will Kamala Harris Join Her?". The San Francisco Standard. Retrieved 2023-04-25.
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