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See how all 58 California counties voted in the 2026 election for governor

Democrat Xavier Becerra cruised to victory in a state that hasn’t had a Republican in the governor’s office since actor-turned-governor Arnold Schwarzenegger in January 2011.

California voters decide who will succeed Newsom in consequential governor's race

Democrat Xavier Becerra and Republican Steve Hilton battled over housing costs, homelessness and Trump in the race to succeed Gavin Newsom as governor.

Where California governor candidates stand in polls before Election Day

Multiple polls show Xavier Becerra well ahead of Steve Hilton, with most California voters expecting him to win the governor's race.
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See 2026 election results for California governor and more statewide offices

Democrat Xavier Becerra and Republican business executive Steve Hilton faced off in the election for California governor.

California candidate’s Election Day fits ranked as they cast ballots — and the sloppy ensemble Becerra showed up in

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass beat the other two to the polls and voted on Sunday in the upcoming election. Bass showed up at a Koreatown YMCA to cast her ballot, keeping things business casual with a black top, black pants, camel suit jacket and Adidas sneakers.