California waits for a star to emerge in the 2026 race for governor

For the first time in more than a quarter-century, there is no prominent candidate running to be elected governor. A dozen ...

California governor’s race: Who are the major contenders now?

The former Democratic congresswoman from Irvine, known nationally for grilling corporate executives over consumer issues with ...

San José Mayor Matt Mahan, a Newsom critic and political moderate, is running to become California's next governor

San José Mayor Matt Mahan announced he is running for California governor, joining an already crowded field.

San Jose Mayor Mahan jumps into wide‑open California governor’s race

San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan enters California’s crowded governor’s race, pitching himself as a results‑driven Democrat in a wide‑open 2026 field.

San Jose mayor, a frequent Newsom critic, jumps into the California governor’s race

San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan is jumping into the race to replace Gavin Newsom as governor of California. Mahan announced his bid ...

How past ICE funding votes are reshaping California's race for governor

ICE, Minneapolis killings stir up California governor's race as Democratic candidates criticize each other over past votes to fund border security, immigration ...

What to know about California’s 2026 elections and key dates

Prop 50 maps shift House races and districts statewide. Primary June 2 and general Nov 3 check your district register and ...