Californians are voting on a wide-open 2026 governor’s race in the June 2 primary election. Xavier Becerra, Steve Hilton and Tom Steyer are leading in polls.
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California’s Board of Equalization has a quirky history dating back to the 19th Century. It’s a launching pad to statewide political office, too.
Can you trust that post about Tom Steyer? How paid influencers are flooding into the governor’s race
Billionaire Tom Steyer’s California governor campaign paid influencers to post about him. Some didn’t disclose it, and the law can’t stop it.
Former Speaker Nancy Pelosi endorsed San Francisco Supervisor Connie Chan in the race to succeed her in Congress, tipping the scales in a three-way contest.
From a public wildfire authority to a state backstop, California insurance commissioner candidates propose greater state involvement.
CalMatters interviewed five leading candidates seeking to regulate California’s insurance market, one of the biggest in the world.
Democrats Richard Barrera, Anthony Rendon, Al Mursatsuchi and Josh Newman are running for California superintendent in the 2026 election. So is Republican Sonja Shaw.
A California ballot measure would slash transfer taxes and could eliminate LA’s mansion tax, costing local governments billions each year.
We asked candidates for California governor tough questions about homelessness and mental health. Here’s what they said.
Katie Porter’s bid for California governor in the 2026 election stalled after viral outbursts. Experts say female candidates face a higher bar