Summary
A new poll suggests that a Republican candidate, Chad Bianco, is leading in the race for California's governor's seat ahead of the 2026 election. The poll shows 31 percent of voters are still undecided about their choice. California uses a system where all candidates appear on a single ballot, and the top two advance to the general election.
Key Facts
- Republican Chad Bianco is leading with 13 percent of the vote in the poll.
- Republican Steve Hilton and Democrat Eric Swalwell are both at 12 percent.
- Democrat Katie Porter has 11 percent support according to the survey.
- About 31 percent of California voters have not yet decided on whom to support.
- The poll involved 1000 registered voters in California.
- The poll's margin of error is plus or minus three percentage points.
- A new governor will be elected in November 2026, as current Governor Gavin Newsom cannot run again due to term limits.
- California's primary system allows all candidates to run on one ballot, regardless of party.
