Call to action

See where your candidates stand on the issues.

Governor Candidate Information

Video

March 14, 2026—San Francisco. Top candidates in California's 2026 gubernatorial race face off in the CBS California Governor's Debate.

CBS California Hosts Governor's Debate

May 6, 2026— LOS ANGELES. California’s race for governor heats up as candidates take on the state’s most pressing and controversial issues in a debate hosted by NBCLA and Telemundo 52.


NBC4 LA

California’s top gubernatorial candidates face off in the CBS California Governor’s Debate, one of the most consequential political showdowns in the state.

CBS California 

Watch live as six candidates face off to debate why they should become California’s next governor.

NewsNation

MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas speaks with the leading California Candidates for Governor in this special episode of Ben on Breaking News.

Meidas Touch

On Friday, May 8, the Times Opinion columnist Ezra Klein will moderate a forum on housing policy with the five highest-polling Democratic candidates. Ezra will ask the candidates to explain how they plan to make progress on one of the biggest issues Californians face.

The Ezra Klein Show

Santa Barbara Women's Political Committee

The Santa Barbara Women’s Political Committee (SBWPC) is a non‑partisan political action committee based in Santa Barbara County, United States, that advances inclusive, intersectional and progressive feminist values. Guided by these principles, SBWPC endorses candidates who support its feminist agenda and work to combat discrimination based on gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age or ability. The organization focuses on social action and advocacy to promote equity and representation. 