Governor · Most votes wins
California
Official filing listNot reported
Xavier Becerra
Democratic–Not reportedvsGovernor · California
Steve Hilton
Republican–Not reported- Steve HiltonRep––
- Xavier BecerraDem––
California · Governor
Governor
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About this race
- Office
- Governor
- Level
- Statewide
- How it is decided
- Most votes wins
- Ballot
- Party labels on the ballot
- Candidates known from
- Official filing list
- Results
- Not reported
Questions and answers
Who is running for Governor?
Steve Hilton (Republican), Xavier Becerra (Democratic), according to the official source listed on this page.
How is the winner decided?
Most votes wins.
When is the election?
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Polls close at different times in each state; results appear here as each election office publishes its official returns.
When will results be available?
On election night, as each county and state election office publishes its returns. Until a race reports, it shows as not reported, never as zero; results stay unofficial until they are certified.