The next California governor election will be held on November 3, 2026, with the statewide primary on June 2, 2026.

Key dates

  • Primary election (top-two system) : June 2, 2026.
  • General election for governor : November 3, 2026.

How it works

  • California uses a nonpartisan top-two primary for governor, where all candidates appear on one ballot and the top two vote-getters advance to November, regardless of party.
  • This governor’s race is part of the wider 2026 California elections, when voters also choose U.S. House members, State Assembly, even-numbered State Senate seats, and other statewide offices.

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