California Governor
2 candidates · General election, November 3, 2026
What this office does The state's chief executive. Signs or vetoes bills passed by the legislature, proposes the state budget, runs state agencies, appoints many officials and judges, commands the National Guard, and can grant pardons. Usually a 4-year term.
Candidates
Democrat · 67 endorsements listed
Moderately left · from their votes in Congress (DW-NOMINATE, Voteview)
Republican · 23 endorsements listed
Strongly right · AI estimate from their own website and Wikipedia article (78% confidence)
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