California Governor Race Polls Point To Another Fierce Battle

The California governor’s race is already drawing polling, predictions, and plenty of early intrigue for 2026. The Times is tracking the field as voters weigh the state’s familiar mix of high costs, heavy government, and nonstop political churn. For conservatives, California remains a case study in what happens when one-party rule goes unchecked. The numbers matter because the governor’s race will shape the state’s direction well before Election Day. Read more about this...