Governor Race Updates

California, Race Results and Primary Election

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California Governor Primary Election Results

Gov. Gavin Newsom cannot run again because of term limits.

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California Governor's Race Results: Primary Election Latest

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California governor's race set to narrow as voters decide top 2 candidates in 2026 primary

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California holds crowded primary in race to replace Gov. Gavin Newsom

California’s gubernatorial primary comes to a close Tuesday as voters choose from an extensive field of candidates hoping to replace termed-out Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom.

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Turnout starts off slow for critical primary California election

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Live 2026 election results: California governor primary

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The Latest: California tallies votes for governor, Los Angeles mayor and other races

For a state that’s home to Hollywood, there isn’t much star power in California’s gubernatorial race. It’s a somewhat different story in Los Angeles, where a reality television personality

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Katie Porter concedes in race for governor. Here’s what she had to say to supporters on election night

By 10 p.m., Tuesday, Porter was in a distant fifth in the race, with Steve Hilton, Xavier Becerra and Tom Steyer battling over the top two spots.

California governor’s race: Steve Hilton, Xavier Becerra lead in early returns

Former U.S. Health Secretary Xavier Becerra, former Fox News host Steve Hilton and billionaire philanthropist Tom Steyer led in early returns in the California governor’s race on election night, signaling a potential Democrat-on-Republican matchup in November if the trend holds.

Big Tech's favorite candidate Matt Mahan concedes in Calif. governor race

San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan, the favorite governor candidate of the tech elite, conceded the race within just minutes of initial votes being released Tuesday night.

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The final 2? An anxious California waits to see who advances in drama-filled governor's race

The race for California governor remains up for grabs.

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The Democrat flops in governor’s race — and why Eric Swalwell could still play a role

The field of candidates for governor was once crowded with big-name California Democrats. By Election Day, it had narrowed to two — Xavier Becerra and Tom Steyer — and Republican Steve Hilton. Each of those three campaigns has a story to tell about its own success.