California Governor Race 2026

Candidate Name:Xavier BecerraPosition Sought:Governor of CaliforniaPolitical Party: Democratic Website / Social Media:https://www.xavierbecerra2026.com/Facebook: @becerraforgovernorInstagram: @becerraforgovernorTwitter/X: @XavierBecerra News Channel 3-12 Coverage: “Fighting for the California Dream”: Xavier Becerra Draws Crowds in Oxnard – News Channel’s Mina Wahab catches former U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary and California gubernatorial candidate Xavier Becerra on his campaign tour stop in Oxnard,

Candidate Name:Steve HiltonPosition Sought:Governor of CaliforniaPolitical Party: RepublicanWebsite / Social Media:https://stevehiltonforgovernor.com/Facebook: @TheSteveHiltonInstagram: @stevehiltonxTwitter/X: @SteveHiltonx News Channel 3-12 Coverage: Steve Hilton pitches “Cali-ffordability” campaign in California governor’s race – The Republican gubernatorial candidate spoke with News Channel Reporter Mina Wahab about his campaign platform and how he hopes to turn a historically Democratic state into a Republican

Candidate Name:Katie PorterPosition Sought:Governor of CaliforniaPolitical Party: Democratic Website / Social Media:https://katieporter.com/Facebook: @katieportercaInstagram: @katieportercaTwitter/X: @katieporterca

Candidate Name:Tom SteyerPosition Sought:Governor of CaliforniaPolitical Party: Democratic Website / Social Media:https://www.tomsteyer.com/Facebook: @officialtomsteyerInstagram: @tomsteyerTwitter/X: @tomsteyer News Channel 3-12 Coverage: California gubernatorial candidate Tom Steyer makes a campaign stop in San Luis Obispo – With less than two weeks to go until Election Day, News Channel’s Dave Alley caught up with Democrat candidate Tom Steyer on his

Candidate Name:Chad BiancoPosition Sought:Governor of CaliforniaPolitical Party: Republican Website / Social Media:https://biancoforgovernor.com/Facebook: @SheriffChadBiancoInstagram: @sheriffbiancoTwitter/X: @ChadBianco News Channel 3-12 Coverage: Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco Outlines Priorities in 2026 Governor’s Race – News Channel’s Mina Wahab spoke with the gubernatorial candidate about how his experience as Riverside County sheriff is helping drive his priorities in the 2026 governors

Candidate Name:Tony ThurmondPosition Sought:Governor of CaliforniaPolitical Party: Democratic Website / Social Media:https://www.tonythurmond.com/Facebook: @tonythurmondInstagram: @tonythurmondTwitter/X: @TonyThurmond News Channel 3-12 Coverage: From Educator to Candidate for Governor: Tony Thurmond Outlines Vision for California: – The current California State Superintendent of Public Instruction chatted with News Channel’s Mina Wahab about what he brings to the table as the next