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2026 gubernatorial election
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- 1Who's Running for California Governor in 2026?●Election 2026: Who are the candidates running for California governor?
Attention is turning to the 2026 race for California governor, with news outlets laying out the field of candidates vying to succeed Gavin Newsom, who is term-limited. Coverage so far focuses on who is officially in the race, who is weighing a run, and how the contest could shape the state's direction on housing, crime and the economy.