2026 California governor's race

Incumbent: Gavin Newsom (D) · not seeking re-election in this race

AAAkinyemi AgbedeDemocratic Party (United States)96%

AOAlicia Olivia LappRepublican Party (United States)4%

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Declared candidates

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AA
Akinyemi Agbede
Democratic Party (United States)
AO
Alicia Olivia Lapp
Republican Party (United States)
AV
Antonio Villaraigosa
Democratic Party (United States)
BO
Barack Obama Shaw
Democratic Party (United States)
CB
Carolina Buhler

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