Who is running?
Review 16 printed candidates across all 8 statewide candidate contests and verify the certified roster.
California 2026 public election guide
Compare the candidates and reported campaign money
Compare every candidate in California's certified 2026 statewide roster. Each race includes the official party preference, a matched CAL-ACCESS campaign committee summary, and the source record.
8statewide candidate contests
16printed candidates
16matched CAL-ACCESS summaries
14statewide propositions
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The official candidate names appear first. Campaign finance is reported separately and is not an endorsement or prediction.
GovernorXavier BecerraSteve HiltonCompare this raceLieutenant GovernorFiona MaGloria RomeroCompare this raceSecretary of StateDonald P. (Don) WagnerShirley N. WeberCompare this raceControllerMalia M. CohenHerb W MorganCompare this raceTreasurerJennifer HawksEleni KounalakisCompare this raceAttorney GeneralRob BontaMichael E. GatesCompare this raceInsurance CommissionerBen AllenJane KimCompare this raceSuperintendent of Public InstructionRichard BarreraSonja ShawCompare this race
What did candidates report?
Compare exact CAL-ACCESS committee totals for January 1 through September 19, 2026, with every source record linked.
When and how do I vote?
View registration, same-day registration, early voting, vote-by-mail, ballot return, and Election Day dates.
How to read the money: CAL-ACCESS totals use the exact committee summary fields for January 1 through September 19, 2026. Late contribution filings are excluded from these totals. Ending cash may include money carried into the year and is reproduced as reported.
Get ready to vote
November 3, 2026
Register by October 19. Same-day registration is available October 20 through Election Day. Polls are open November 3 from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Guide version: September 30, 2026. Read included and missing coverage.