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Laura Smith

RepublicanFirst-time candidate

Laura Smith ran for Governor of California in 2026. This is their first run for office.

From the candidate’s public filings

Background

Laura Smith (Republican Party) ran for election for Governor of California. She did not appear on the ballot for the primary on June 7, 2022.

Smith was a 2018 Republican write-in candidate for governor of California. She initially filed to run as a regular candidate in the election, but she was not included in the certified list of candidates in the election.[1][2] She was also not included in the certified list of write-in candidates.[3]

Campaign themes

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On the 2026 ballot

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Compiled from the candidate’s published profile as of September 30, 2026.

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Laura Smith — Governor of California candidate, 2026 | True Vote