The statewide top-two primary election will take place on June 2, 2026.

Incumbent Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom will be term-limited and ineligible to seek reelection.

Incumbent Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis, incumbent superintendent of public instruction Tony Thurmond, former California Senate president pro tempore Toni Atkins, former controller Betty Yee, and former mayor of Los Angeles Antonio Villaraigosa have declared their candidacies.

The field of high-profile candidates is expected to expand in the coming years and become extremely competitive.

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