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NOV 3, 2026
General Election
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Prediction market probabilities from Kalshi, updated as market prices change. Last updated Sep 5, 2026, 10:38 AM UTC.
source: Kalshi
Compare the candidates' live odds and polling averages. Updated .
| Candidate | Live odds | Poll average |
|---|---|---|
| 96% | 52.2% | |
| 4% | 35.7% |
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Recent reporting and announcements directly related to this race and its candidates.
Steve Hilton and Xavier Becerra are set for the California governor general election after finishing first and second in the top-two primary. Becerra led statewide, while Hilton advanced after a prolonged mail-ballot count. Recent coverage also highlights criticism of Becerra and Hilton’s effort to win over undecided voters. The primary results confirm the general-election matchup and keep the race centered on Becerra vs. Hilton. The criticism around Becerra may add some uncertainty, but the provided news does not show a clear shift in the odds.
The former vice president is one of the Democratic Party’s most prominent figures, but some Democrats think her brand is too toxic to help their campaigns.
Xavier Becerra has been hunkered down, entitled –– hoping to glide to the governor’s mansion based on the D beside his name. Instead, he needs to answer for his record.
The Republican says he will require schools and other organizations that work with kids to promote an effort to discourage smartphone use until high school.
The president's proposed rules could disrupt voting in closely watched electoral contests across four states in the 2026 midterms.
Donald Trump's redistricting push has netted Republicans at least 10 more right-leaning congressional seats as the GOP fights to hold its House majority ahead of midterm elections.
President Donald Trump says he slipped away from Air Force One after a trip last month in Turkey because the Secret Service and military wanted him on a “different plane” due to a threat he insisted didn’t scare him.
And a new study suggests California should look to Orange County for tips to speed up the vote counting process.
A UC Berkeley poll found 52% of the electorate is in favor of Xavier Becerra, while 31% of voters support Steve Hilton.
Republican Steve Hilton secured his spot in California’s gubernatorial showdown against Democrat Xavier Becerra, launching a personal campaign video.
The former Fox News host will have one of two slots on the ballot.
Polling results and averages based on polls published between May 19, 2026 and Aug 16, 2026.
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Campaign finance totals for the 2026 cycle, including money raised, spent and cash on hand.
N. ShanahanNicole Shanahan
E. SwalwellEric Swalwell
A. PadillaAlex Padilla
E. AgarwalEthan AgarwalK. PorterKatie PorterX. BecerraXavier BecerraSource: FEC
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