Steve Hilton, Katie Porter lead latest poll in the California governor race

As speculation continues about another contender jumping into the race, polling also shows a plurality of voters are still ...

Republican takes lead in new California governor race poll

The latest Emerson poll, conducted on October 20 and October 21, shows Hilton with a slim lead in the crowded field to ...

Climate change and wildfires divide California gubernatorial candidates at forum

Four of the state's gubernatorial candidates pitched their plans on the economy at a business forum Thursday in Stockton.

Katie Porter’s Chances of Winning California Governor Election Suffer Blow

California will elect its next governor in 2026 when Gavin Newsom, who has served in the role since 2019, will see his term end. The state uses a jungle primary system, where all candidates, ...

What the candidates for California governor are saying about redistricting, immigration and other top issues

In this ongoing series, Investigates correspondent Julie Watts presses candidates in the 2026 California governor's race on ...

We asked the candidates for California governor: What has Newsom and the Legislature done well, and what would they do differently?

CBS News California Investigates correspondent Julie Watts asked each of the candidates running for California governor. For ...