2026 California gubernatorial election

An election will be held in the U.S. state of California on November 3, 2026, to elect the next governor of California. The statewide top-two primary election was held on June 2, 2026, with Democrat Xavier Becerra advancing to the general election alongside Republican Steve Hilton. Incumbent Democratic governor Gavin Newsom is ineligible to seek re-election to a third term.