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2026 California Elections & races
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Overview
California's 2026 cycle is headlined by an open governor's race: Gavin Newsom is term-limited, and a 61-candidate top-two primary on June 2, 2026 narrowed the field ahead of the November 3 general election, with final results still being certified. Voters will also elect a new lieutenant governor, the other statewide constitutional officers, and all 52 US House seats under new Proposition 50 district maps, while a June 16 special election fills the vacant 14th District; no US Senate seat is up this cycle. This hub connects live market odds with candidate pages, polling context, official dates and market-moving updates.
2026 California Election Snapshot
Primary Election
Jun 2, 2026
General Election
Nov 3, 2026
Primary System
Top-two primary
Major Offices
Governor, US House, Lieutenant Governor, State Senate
Partisan Lean
Strong Democratic
Not a core swing state
Early Voting
Begins 29 days before Election Day and ends the day before Election Day; county practices may vary.
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Key California Races to Watch in 2026
California Governor Races 2026
Gavin Newsom is term-limited, leaving the governorship open for the first time since 2018. A 61-candidate top-two primary on June 2 narrowed the field; the November 3 matchup will be confirmed as the final count is certified.
California Governor primary: 1st place
$9.6MJun 2, 2026
California Governor winner? (Party)
$1.1MNov 4, 2026
California US House Races 2026
All 52 California House seats are on the November ballot under new district lines adopted through Proposition 50. Tracked races include the open San Francisco seat retiring former Speaker Nancy Pelosi is vacating and the June 16 special election in the vacant 14th District.
CA-14 special election winner
$142.0KAug 19, 2026
CA-07 primary: first place
$90.4KJun 6, 2026
California Lieutenant Governor Races 2026
Eleni Kounalakis is termed out and running for state treasurer, leaving the lieutenant governorship open. The June 2 top-two primary set the path to November 3, with the final two-candidate matchup confirmed once counting is certified.
California Lieutenant Governor winner?
$98.4KNov 7, 2026
California State Senate Races 2026
Live odds, candidates and market movement for California State Senate races in 2026.
California State Senate District 26 election winner
$12.9KNov 7, 2026
2026 California Elections Calendar
- California 2026 primary
- California 2026 general election
California Candidates Running in 2026
Explore candidate pages for California's major 2026 races — odds, polling, fundraising, endorsements and news.
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Candidate
Maxine Waters
U.S. Representative
Laura Friedman
U.S. Representative
Lauren Babb Tomlinson
Candidate
Hilda Solis
Candidate
Ted Lieu
U.S. Representative
Joe Kerr
Candidate
Josh Harder
U.S. Representative
Mike McGuire
Candidate
Stephanie Vargas
Candidate
Vincent Wali
Candidate
Star Parker
Candidate
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2026 California Elections FAQ
When is the 2026 California primary election?
The 2026 California primary election is on Jun 2, 2026.
When is the 2026 California general election?
The 2026 California general election is on Nov 3, 2026.
What races are on the ballot in California in 2026?
California's November 3, 2026 ballot features an open governor's race, plus every other statewide constitutional office: lieutenant governor, attorney general, secretary of state, treasurer, controller, insurance commissioner and superintendent of public instruction. All 52 US House districts are up under new Proposition 50 maps, alongside state legislative seats. No US Senate seat is on the ballot; the 14th District House vacancy is being filled in a separate special election.
How does California's primary work?
California uses a top-two primary for state and congressional offices: all candidates appear on a single ballot regardless of party, every registered voter can participate, and the two highest vote-getters advance to the general election even if they share a party; there is no runoff. The 2026 statewide primary was held on June 2, and county canvassing of results continues into July.
Why is the 2026 California Governor race important?
California's governorship is open in 2026 because Gavin Newsom cannot seek a third term, the state's first race without an incumbent since 2018. The contest decides who leads the nation's most populous state, and the June 2 top-two primary drew 61 candidates, underscoring the scale of the field heading into the November 3 general election.
Where can I follow California election odds?
Follow live California election odds, candidate standings, polls and market-moving updates on this Prediction Edge California hub.
2026 Statewide Elections and Races
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