California’s Governor Primary Runs Into Top-Two Math
Friday, May 29, 2026 · 9 min
California governor primary voters now have the official candidate list and ballot statements, while Trump’s endorsement of Steve Hilton and new polling math sharpen the top-two stakes as Democrats split across a crowded field.
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California governor primary voters now have the official candidate list and ballot statements, while Trump’s endorsement of Steve Hilton and new polling math sharpen the top-two stakes as Democrats split across a crowded field.
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- Governor Candidate Statements | Official Voter Information Guide — California Secretary of State
## Official Voter Information Guide # Governor Candidate Statements  ## Katie Porter | DEMOCRATIC I've spent my entire career holding those in power accountable when they lie or break the rules. As Governor, I will go toe-to-toe with Donald Trump and anyone who tries to harm California families. As a Member of Congress, I took on billionaire CEOs and…
- Certified List of Candidates for the June 2, 2026, Primary Election
Official Certified List of Candidates ## Statewide Direct Primary Election - June 2, 2026 > 3/26/2026 Page 1 of 53 ## Governor Akinyemi Agbede Democratic Mathematician Mohammad Arif Democratic Immigrants Organizer Larry Azevedo Democratic Businessman Xavier Becerra Democratic Voting Rights Attorney Carolina Buhler Democratic Civil Rights Advocate Louis A. De Barraicua…
- What Trump’s endorsement means for California’s governor race — ABC10
# What Trump’s endorsement means for California’s governor race ## ABC10 485000 subscribers 65 likes ### Description 5289 views Posted: 7 Apr 2026 President Donald Trump has endorsed Republican candidate Steve Hilton in California’s race for governor, a move that could reshape the primary and general election landscape. Trump praised Hilton in a social media post, saying he believes Hilton can…
- California 2026 Governor Election - Primary Polling Average — Race to the WH — Race to the WH
## **California 2026 Governor Polling** Explore our interactive primary polling average for the 2026 California Governor primaries, and our trend line showing how the race has changed over time. We’ve also built a unique polling average that tracks how the gubernatorial candidates are polling with voters based on their party, race, and which part of the state they live in. In California, all…
- Endorsements | Katie Porter for Governor
# Endorsements Katie Porter’s campaign is the only grassroots campaign in this race. She’s in this to fight for Californians and their families — not billionaires and giant corporations. Katie is backed by dozens of progressive leaders, elected officials, labor unions, and advocacy organizations who know she will be a Governor for all. Join the team and endorse Katie today! [Add Your…