California Governor
The leader of your state, kind of like a president but just for your state. Usually serves 4 years.
Gavin Newsom (D) term-limited. Open seat.
Candidates4
Former mayor of Los Angeles (2005-2013) and former Speaker of the California State Assembly. Ran for governor in 2018 primary. Moderate Democrat focused on education, infrastructure, and business climate.
Former California State Controller (2015-2023). Fiscal policy expert and longtime state government administrator. Running on government efficiency and fiscal responsibility platform.
California Attorney General since 2021, appointed by Newsom. Former state assemblymember. First Filipino American state AG. Focused on gun control, environmental justice, and civil rights. Major gubernatorial contender.
President pro tempore of the California State Senate and former Assembly Speaker. First openly lesbian leader of a state legislative chamber. San Diego native. Leading candidate for governor. Focused on housing, healthcare, and climate.