Governor Race 2026

California’s notoriously long ballot-counting process has sown distrust in the state’s election systems. But experts can’t agree on how to speed up the process; some say a delayed result is better than potentially disenfranchising voters.

Few gubernatorial candidates at a televised debate addressed concerns about public education, even though many CA students underperform in math and reading.

None of the six candidates on TV presented a break-out, compelling case that he or she will help California confront its existential issues.

Records reveal the investigation was based on the thinnest of evidence, raising alarms over how the November election could be disrupted.

Republicans Steve Hilton and Sheriff Chad Bianco still lead but Xavier Becerra shot up from 4% to 13%, topping all the Democrats.

Progressive former state Controller Betty Yee said voters didn’t appear interested in her “experience and competence,” instead flocking toward candidates who made splashier statements.

Even after Rep. Eric Swalwell’s swift and sudden exit, the race for governor is still frustratingly murky on the Democratic side, with seven major candidates splitting the vote. As party faithful hope for divine intervention, heavyweights like the speaker emerita and the current governor refuse to weigh in.

The top nine remaining candidates for CA governor should address the recent think tank articles on schools, jobs and housing issues.

A day after Rep. Eric Swallwell said he would resign from Congress, a Beverly Hills woman detailed what she described as a violent sexual encounter with the Democratic lawmaker.

The Democratic race for governor remains a toss-up, with Tom Steyer and Katie Porter most likely to benefit from Rep. Eric Swalwell's withdrawal.