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Governor of California
Results updated Nov 7, 1:00 AM ET
Gavin Newsom (Democrat) has been governor of California since January 7, 2019. Xavier Becerra (Democrat) won the 2026 election and is the governor-elect.
| Governor | Gavin Newsom (D) |
|---|---|
| In office since | January 7, 2019 |
| Current term ends | 2027 |
| Governor-elect | Xavier Becerra (D) |
| Next election | 2030 |
2026 governor's race
Called
| Candidate | Vote | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| Xavier Becerra (D) | 65.1% | 6,403,714 |
| Steve Hilton (R) | 34.9% | 3,427,171 |
73% of the expected vote counted. Vote counts are unofficial until certified.
PoliGov's final forecast gave Xavier Becerra a >99% chance and Steve Hilton a <1% chance (Safe D).
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