2026 California gubernatorial election

2026 California gubernatorial election

November 3, 2026 (2026-11-03)
 
Party Democratic Republican

Incumbent Governor

Gavin Newsom
Democratic



The 2026 California gubernatorial election will take place on November 3, 2026, to elect the next governor of California. The nonpartisan top-two primary election will take place on June 2, 2026. Incumbent Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom is term-limited and cannot seek re-election to a third term.

Over a dozen candidates have already declared a campaign, with the field of candidates expected to expand.