2026 gubernatorial election – California Globe

Bianco, Grenell, Dahle and more: What the 2026 GOP Gubernatorial Race Looks Like

March 18, 2025 2:45 amMarch 18, 2025 2:46 am

Democrats are going to have a lot of options in the Gubernatorial primary next year. Currently they have Lt. Governor Eleni Kounalakis, former Congresswoman Katie Porter, State Superintendent Tony Thurmond, Senator Toni Atkins (D-San Diego), Former State Controller Betty Yee, and former Los...

Exclusive: Mel Gibson Confirms to Globe He Isn’t Running For Governor

March 13, 2025 7:19 pmMarch 14, 2025 6:37 am

In an exclusive to the California Globe, Mel Gibson’s publicist, Alan Nierob, confirmed to the Globe that actor and Special Ambassador to Hollywood Mel Gibson will not be running for Governor of California in 2026 following several weeks of speculation....

Latest Gubernatorial Poll: Katie Porter Leads, Mel Gibson Leads Among Republicans

March 12, 2025 4:58 pmMarch 12, 2025 5:00 pm

In a new Lost Coast Outpost poll formulated on Wednesday, former Congresswoman Katie Porter now has a slight lead amongst all candidates with a quarter of all support, with actor Mel Gibson showing a surprising third place as the top...

Katie Porter Faces Many Hurdles in a Run For Governor

March 12, 2025 1:21 pmMarch 12, 2025 1:21 pm

It’s been a day since former Congresswoman Katie Porter announced that she will be running for Governor. And the reaction to her running has been…all over the map. She is a Democrat from Orange County with a history of making...

Former Congresswoman Katie Porter Announces Run For Governor

March 11, 2025 1:23 pmMarch 11, 2025 1:32 pm

Former Orange County Congresswoman Katie Porter announced on Tuesday that she is running for Governor in 2026, joining an already crowded race of experienced Californian lawmakers and officials. In her announcement, Porter cited several reasons for running next year. This...

Former VP Kamala Harris to Decide On 2026 Gubernatorial Run By The End Of Summer

March 7, 2025 12:12 pmMarch 7, 2025 12:12 pm

According to several Democratic donors and aides, former Vice President Kamala Harris has said that she is currently interested in running for Governor in 2026, and will make her decision by the end of the summer. Harris’ confirmation dates back...

Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco Officially Announces Bid For Governor

February 17, 2025 2:24 pmFebruary 17, 2025 2:24 pm

Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco announced on Monday that he would be running for Governor next year, becoming the first major Republican to join the race. Speculation that Bianco, a longtime supporter of Donald Trump and longtime critic of Governor...