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California’s 2026 gubernatorial race should be a victory lap for the Democratic establishment. No Republican presidential candidate has won California in 38 years. Instead, it comes as a warning that the party’s ever-expanding umbrella has been stretched too thin, raising the risk of real electoral consequences.

California’s 2026 gubernatorial primary presents a challenge for Republicans to exploit the state’s top-two system, as they must become less electable in the general election to win

The University of Southern California has canceled a gubernatorial debate scheduled for Tuesday after candidates of color were excluded and accused the university of discrimination.

California Democrats are facing a nightmarish scenario in the 2026 governor’s race as new internal polling shows two Republicans — former Fox News host Steve Hilton and Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco — leading the field in the June 2 primary election.

From suspending the gas tax to providing free college, from cutting housing regulations to lowering vehicle registration fees, gubernatorial candidates have a wide array of ideas to tackle affordability.

The California Secretary of State on Thursday released a certified candidate list for the June primary, confirming a crowded governor race.

Sheriff Chad Bianco, one of the Republicans running in the California gubernatorial race, paused his investigation into election fraud allegations Monday, as he faces mounting legal challenges, including from California Attorney General Rob Bonta (D).