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Can California’s unusual voting system actually allow it to elect a Republican governor?

Heavily Democratic California could elect a Republican governor for the first time in two decades as a result of its primary voting system, recent polling suggests. The Golden State has for over a decade mandated “top-two” primaries for state and congressional elections.

Republicans’ Chances of Flipping California Governor Seat—Polls

Republican Chad Bianco is currently in the lead ahead of California's gubernatorial primary election in 2026, a new poll has found.

New names lead CA Governor’s race poll, although majority remain undecided

New polling from Emerson College released Thursday shows new frontrunners for both parties in the 2026 California Governor’s race. The polling data, which was commissioned by Nexstar and Inside

Tech Entrepreneur Jon Slavet to Run for California Governor

A Republican candidate, Chad Bianco, is currently in the lead ahead of California's gubernatorial primary election in 2026 on 13 percent of the vote, a new poll has found. He is followed by Republican Steve Hilton and Democrat Eric Swalwell on 12 percent each, and Democrat Katie Porter on 11 percent.
California GOP rep makes re-election decision after considering running in Texas: source
Redistricting forced a California GOP congressman to weigh a Texas move. He tells AP why he’s not
‘I can hold this seat’: After Trump meeting, California Rep. Issa drops idea of Texas move, will seek re-election
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Half of California voters turned out for Prop 50. Here's how SoCal voted

Today marks the final deadline for California counties to certify the results of the special election on Proposition 50, the ballot measure to redraw California’s congressional maps through 2030. Statewide, turnout was 50%, with “yes” votes winning by 64.4%.

Swalwell, Porter lead Democratic candidates for California governor: Poll

California Rep. Eric Swalwell (D) and former California Rep. Katie Porter (D) are the two leading Democratic candidates for governor of the Golden State, according to a poll released Thursday.
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California Republican Caught On Hot Mic Fretting About Dems Redistricting Plans

A California Republican was caught on a hot mic discussing election strategy after the state voted in favor of a new redistricting plan.

California’s Republican lawmakers move forward in Prop. 50 lawsuit

A lawsuit brought against Governor Gavin Newsom and California Secretary of State Shirley Weber over the Prop. 50 election is getting its day in court --
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What you should know about the Trump administration's push to get California voters' private data

California is one of 14 states the U.S. Department of Justice has sued in recent months in a nearly nationwide effort to collect voter data, including sensitive information that typically is under state control and kept private.

Issa will run for reelection in California rather than move to Texas

Rep. Darrell Issa, whose San Diego-area district was redrawn to favor Democrats, said he would run for reelection in California rather than moving to Texas to run in a safe GOP seat.