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California's 2026 governor's race: who is running
Original: Election 2026: Who are the candidates running for California governor?
Attention is turning to the 2026 California gubernatorial election, with coverage outlining the field of candidates vying to succeed Governor Gavin Newsom, who is term-limited. The race is expected to draw a crowded and high-profile lineup, and readers are looking for guidance on who has declared, who is weighing a run, and what the leading contenders stand for ahead of the primary.
Why now: The 2026 race is coming into focus as candidates declare or consider runs for the term-limited governor's seat.
Evidence
- Election 2026: Who are the candidates running for California governor? · The Mercury News
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