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A. Shantz ran for Governor of California in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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Governor of California
General: November 3, 2026 · Primary: June 2, 2026
General election
No party preferenceFirst-time candidateWithdrew
Adam Hadjinian ran for Governor of California in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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Analila Joya ran for Governor of California in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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Andy Blanch ran for Governor of California in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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Anthony Fanara ran for Governor of California in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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Ben Zandpour ran for Governor of California in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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Boris Romanowsky ran for Governor of California in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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Brandon Jones ran for Governor of California in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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Brian Domingo ran for Governor of California in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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Bryan Farley ran for Governor of California in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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Carla Canada ran for Governor of California in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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Christopher Carlson ran for Governor of California in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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Christopher Mason ran for Governor of California in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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Daniel Amare ran for Governor of California in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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David Asem ran for Governor of California in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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David Bush ran for Governor of California in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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David Hadley ran for Governor of California in 2026.
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Doug Ose ran for Governor of California in 2026.
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Douglas Deitch ran for Governor of California in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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Ebony Taylor ran for Governor of California in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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Running for California Treasurer, not her first run for office. She previously served as Lieutenant Governor and U.S. Ambassador to Hungary. She emphasizes economic development that includes affordable housing, making higher education affordable, protecting the environment, and advancing women's leadership.
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No party preferenceFirst-time candidateWithdrew
Elizabeth Floyd ran for Governor of California in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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Errol Webber ran for Governor of California in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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Ethan Agarwal ran for Governor of California in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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Frank Wade ran for Governor of California in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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Frederic Prinz von Anhalt ran for Governor of California in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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George Konik ran for Governor of California in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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George Slivka ran for Governor of California in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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Grant Handzlik ran for Governor of California in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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DFirst-time candidateWithdrewPsychologist
Harmesh Kumar ran for Governor of California in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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IndependentFirst-time candidateWithdrewEducator
Hilaire Shioura ran for Governor of California in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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Ian Charles Calderon ran for Governor of California in 2026.
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Jacob Morris ran for Governor of California in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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James Tran ran for Governor of California in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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Jason Dixon ran for Governor of California in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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Javen Allen ran for Governor of California in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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Jemiss Nazar ran for Governor of California in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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Jeremy Lupoli ran for Governor of California in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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Jesse Alberti ran for Governor of California in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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Jimih Jones ran for Governor of California in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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DFirst-time candidateWithdrewHousing Policy Director
John Drake ran for Governor of California in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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John Leslie-Brown ran for Governor of California in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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John Pierce ran for Governor of California in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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RFirst-time candidateWithdrewEntrepreneur
Jon Slavet ran for Governor of California in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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Joseph Amey ran for Governor of California in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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Joseph Luciano ran for Governor of California in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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Joshua Laine ran for Governor of California in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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RFirst-time candidateWithdrewApartment Maintenance Technician
Justin Hubbard ran for Governor of California in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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Karen Blake ran for Governor of California in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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Kevin Abushi ran for Governor of California in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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Kyle Langford ran for Governor of California in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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Laura Smith ran for Governor of California in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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No party preferenceFirst-time candidateWithdrew
Lee Olson ran for Governor of California in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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Leonard Jackson ran for Governor of California in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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IndependentFirst-time candidateWithdrew
Lindsey Neil Shortland ran for Governor of California in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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Louis J. Marinelli, III ran for Governor of California in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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DFirst-time candidateWithdrewSolar engineer and advocate
Luis Huang ran for Governor of California in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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No party preferenceFirst-time candidateWithdrew
Marc Roth ran for Governor of California in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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No party preferenceFirst-time candidateWithdrew
Mariana Dawson ran for Governor of California in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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Mary Cook ran for Governor of California in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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Michael Bilger ran for Governor of California in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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Michael Bracamontes ran for Governor of California in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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Michael Lynn Gabriel ran for Governor of California in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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Michael Younger ran for Governor of California in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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Mohammad Arif ran for Governor of California in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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Nicholas Thompson ran for Governor of California in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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Patrick Rakus Jr. ran for Governor of California in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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No party preferenceFirst-time candidateWithdrew
Paul Mesrop Kurdian ran for Governor of California in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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Robert Davidson Griffis ran for Governor of California in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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Robert Kleinberger ran for Governor of California in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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Ronald Palmieri ran for Governor of California in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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Scot Sturtevant ran for Governor of California in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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Sean Harrison ran for U.S. House California District 10 in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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Sharifah Hardie ran for Governor of California in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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Stasyi Barth ran for Governor of California in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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RepublicanFirst-time candidate
Steve Hilton, with Oxford education and experience as senior advisor to UK Prime Minister David Cameron, is a first-time Republican candidate for Governor of California. He emphasizes reducing taxes, homeownership affordability, and improving education outcomes.
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Steven Fitzgerald ran for Governor of California in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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Ted Crisell ran for Governor of California in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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Timothy Herode ran for Governor of California in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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Timothy Richardson ran for Governor of California in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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Toni Atkins ran for Governor of California in 2026.
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Tony Fitzpatrick ran for Governor of California in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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Torr Leonard ran for Governor of California in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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GFirst-time candidateWithdrewIntensive Comfort Care nurse for hospice and palliative care patients
Veronika Fimbres ran for Governor of California in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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Wayne Frazier ran for Governor of California in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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Democratic
Xavier Becerra supports inflation and economy and healthcare.
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Primary
DemocraticFirst-time candidateMathematician
Akinyemi Agbede ran for U.S. House California District 28 in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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RepublicanFirst-time candidate
Alicia Lapp is a Republican candidate for Governor of California in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.
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No party preferenceFirst-time candidate
Amanda Martin is a No party preference candidate for Governor of California in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.
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No party preferenceFirst-time candidate
Anne Komarovsk is a No party preference candidate for Governor of California in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.
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DemocraticFirst-time candidate
Antonio Villaraigosa is a Democratic candidate for Governor of California in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.
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DemocraticFirst-time candidateBusiness owner
Barack D. Obama Shaw is a Democratic candidate for Governor of California in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.
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Democratic
Betty Yee is a Democratic candidate for Governor of California in the 2026 election.
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No party preferenceFirst-time candidate
Brent Maupin is a No party preference candidate for Governor of California in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.
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GreenFirst-time candidate
Butch Ware is a Green candidate for Governor of California in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.
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DemocraticFirst-time candidate
Carolina Buhler is a Democratic candidate for Governor of California in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.
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Republican
Chad Bianco is a Republican candidate for Governor of California in the 2026 election.
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RepublicanFirst-time candidatePastor
Ché Ahn is a Republican candidate for Governor of California in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.
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No party preferenceFirst-time candidateRegistered nurse
Christine Sarmiento is a No party preference candidate for Governor of California in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.
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No party preferenceFirst-time candidateAdvertising
Daniel Mercuri is a No party preference candidate for Governor of California in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.
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RepublicanFirst-time candidate
David Zickefoose is a Republican candidate for Governor of California in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.
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No party preferenceFirst-time candidate
Dawit Kellel is a No party preference candidate for Governor of California in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.
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DemocraticEducator and administrator
Derek Grasty is a Democratic candidate for Governor of California in the 2026 election.
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No party preferenceFirst-time candidate
Dirk Langer is a No party preference candidate for Governor of California in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.
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No party preferenceFirst-time candidateSmall business owner
Don Grundmann is a No party preference candidate for Governor of California in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.
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No party preferenceFirst-time candidate
Duane Loynes Jr. is a No party preference candidate for Governor of California in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.
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No party preferenceFirst-time candidate
Elaine Culotti is a No party preference candidate for Governor of California in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.
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DemocraticIdeology -0.35 · ProgressiveAttorney
Eric Swalwell ran for U.S. House California District 14 in 2026.
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DemocraticFirst-time candidate
Erin Zezulak is a Democratic candidate for Governor of California in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.
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No party preferenceFirst-time candidateHuman rights and voting rights attorney
Frederic Schultz is a No party preference candidate for Governor of California in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.
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DemocraticFirst-time candidate
Gary Kidgell is a Democratic candidate for Governor of California in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.
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RepublicanFirst-time candidate
Gretha Solórzano is a Republican candidate for Governor of California in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.
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RepublicanFirst-time candidate
James Athans Jr. is a Republican candidate for Governor of California in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.
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DemocraticFirst-time candidateActress
Jibri Peavy is a Democratic candidate for Governor of California in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.
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DemocraticFirst-time candidate
Joel Jacob is a Democratic candidate for Governor of California in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.
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No party preferenceFirst-time candidate
Jon Henderson is a No party preference candidate for Governor of California in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.
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No party preferenceFirst-time candidate
Joseph Cabrera is a No party preference candidate for Governor of California in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.
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DemocraticFirst-time candidate
Kalid Meky is a Democratic candidate for Governor of California in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.
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DemocraticProfessor
Katie Porter is a Democratic candidate for Governor of California in the 2026 election.
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DemocraticFirst-time candidate
Larry D. Azevedo is a Democratic candidate for Governor of California in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.
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RepublicanFirst-time candidateRetired
Leo Naranjo IV is a Republican candidate for Governor of California in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.
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RepublicanFirst-time candidateBusiness executive
Leo Zacky is a Republican candidate for Governor of California in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.
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No party preferenceFirst-time candidate
Lewis Herms is a No party preference candidate for Governor of California in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.
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No party preferenceFirst-time candidate
LivingForGod DeMott is a No party preference candidate for Governor of California in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.
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DemocraticFirst-time candidate
Louis De Barraicua is a Democratic candidate for Governor of California in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.
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No party preferenceFirst-time candidate
Lukasz Filinski is a No party preference candidate for Governor of California in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.
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No party preferenceFirst-time candidate
Margaret Trowe is a No party preference candidate for Governor of California in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.
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DemocraticMayor
Matt Mahan is a Democratic candidate for Governor of California in the 2026 election.
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DemocraticFirst-time candidate
Matthew Levy is a Democratic candidate for Governor of California in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.
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No party preferenceFirst-time candidateSmall business owner
Mauro Alberto Orozco is a No party preference candidate for Governor of California in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.
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No party preferenceFirst-time candidate
Max Fomin is a No party preference candidate for Governor of California in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.
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No party preferenceFirst-time candidateBusiness Management
Michael Dilger is a No party preference candidate for Governor of California in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.
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DemocraticFirst-time candidate
Mohammad Arif ran for Governor of California in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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No party preferenceFirst-time candidate
Nancy Young is a No party preference candidate for Governor of California in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.
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No party preferenceFirst-time candidate
Naomi Bar-Lev is a No party preference candidate for Governor of California in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.
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RepublicanFirst-time candidateReal Estate Broker
Patricia De Luca Basualdo is a Republican candidate for Governor of California in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.
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RepublicanFirst-time candidate
Rafael Hernandez is a Republican candidate for Governor of California in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.
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DemocraticFirst-time candidateEntrepreneur
Raji Rab is a Democratic candidate for Governor of California in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.
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NonpartisanFirst-time candidateSocial work
Ramsey Robinson is a candidate for Governor of California in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.
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RepublicanFirst-time candidate
Randeep Dhillon is a Republican candidate for Governor of California in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.
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No party preferenceFirst-time candidateSmall business owner
Reza Safarnejad is a No party preference candidate for Governor of California in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.
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No party preferenceFirst-time candidate
Sam Sandak is a No party preference candidate for Governor of California in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.
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DemocraticFirst-time candidate
Satish Rao is a Democratic candidate for Governor of California in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.
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DemocraticFirst-time candidate
Scott Shields is a Democratic candidate for Governor of California in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.
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No party preferenceFirst-time candidate
Sean Forbes is a No party preference candidate for Governor of California in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.
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No party preferenceFirst-time candidateReal Estate Broker
Serge Fiankan is a No party preference candidate for Governor of California in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.
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DemocraticFirst-time candidate
Sophia Edum-a-Sam is a Democratic candidate for Governor of California in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.
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RepublicanFirst-time candidateAdvanced
Steve Hilton, with Oxford education and experience as senior advisor to UK Prime Minister David Cameron, is a first-time Republican candidate for Governor of California. He emphasizes reducing taxes, homeownership affordability, and improving education outcomes.
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DemocraticFirst-time candidateSoftware engineer
Thunder Parley is a Democratic candidate for Governor of California in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.
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RepublicanFirst-time candidateGovernment
Tim Nelson is a Republican candidate for Governor of California in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.
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DemocraticFirst-time candidate
Tom Steyer is a Democratic candidate for Governor of California in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.
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LibertarianFirst-time candidate
Tom Woodard is a Libertarian candidate for Governor of California in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.
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DemocraticSocial worker
Tony Thurmond is a Democratic candidate for Governor of California in the 2026 election.
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DemocraticAdvanced
Xavier Becerra supports inflation and economy and healthcare.
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