Voting for Governor of California, 10 Candidates Running
We started with 32 candidates but only 10 completed the process, met the requirements, and are on the June 2 ballot. Starting May 4 ballots will be mailed for vote-by-mail. You have two months to decide on whom to vote for Governor of California.
Candidates on the ballot are listed below in alphabetical order by name, including their party and a descriptor. South Park Neighborhood Association (SPNA) does not endorse candidates but does provide information about the candidates. The SPNA May Scene newsletter will include additional information about each candidate.
Xavier Becerra, Democrat, former U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary and former California Attorney General
Chad Bianco, Republican, Riverside County Sheriff
Steve Hilton, Republican, Fox News contributor and former adviser to British prime minister David Cameron
Matt Mahan, Democrat, mayor of San Jose
Katie Porter, Democrat, former U.S. representative representing Orange County
Tom Steyer, Democrat, billionaire entrepreneur and former presidential candidate
Eric Swalwell, Democrat, U.S. representative from the Bay Area
Tony Thurmond, Democrat, state superintendent of public instruction
Antonio Villaraigosa, Democrat, former mayor of Los Angeles and former Assembly Speaker
Betty Yee, Democrat, former State Controller
Want to do research on the candidates? Two non-profit, nonpartisan sources of information are:
CalMatters is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and nonpartisan news organization. “Our journalism calls for increased transparency across government for residents.” https://calmatters.org/politics/2026/03/california-governor-candidates/
The Public Policy Institute of California (PPIC) is a nonprofit, nonpartisan think tank. “Our mission is to inform and improve public policy in California through independent, objective, nonpartisan research.”
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By Debra Shrout