Candidate takes slight lead in California’s governor race, poll finds

A new poll shows a Democratic candidate leading the crowded governor's primary race in California with 17% of likely voters.

Swalwell leads wide-open California governor’s race: Poll

Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) is leading in a wide-open California Democratic primary to replace term-limited Gov. Gavin ...

California’s primary is around the corner. Who are the candidates?

The deadline to file for candidacy for the California governor race is quickly approaching. Who are the gubernatorial ...

The field is set: Meet the candidates officially running for California governor

Eight Democrats and two Republicans have filed officially to run for California governor by the Friday deadline. The crowded ...

Newsom opens commanding lead over Harris in 2028 California primary poll

The California governor was leading the former vice president by 14 percentage points in their home state, according to a poll by POLITICO and its partners.

How to check your voter registration as California’s primary nears

California's primary election is June 2. Learn how to register, check your status, and vote in the upcoming election.

Poll finds leading candidates for California governor in ‘virtual tie’

California's gubernatorial race is wide open, with the five leading candidates in a "virtual tie," according to a new poll.

Democrats fear being locked out of the November governor’s race. Could it lead to changes in California’s top-two primary system?

California switched to a top-two system in 2010 through a ballot measure backed by then-Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger.

Get ready for California’s 2026 primary. Your questions about voting, answered

Where do I vote? Am I registered to vote? Does everyone get a ballot in the mail? Answers to your election day questions ahead of June 2.