Who won the California Governor election 2026?
Xavier Becerra (Democratic) won the 2026 California Governor election with 64.4% of the vote, according to the Associated Press, which called the race on November 3, 2026 at 11:00 PM ET.
Every candidate
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xavier Becerra ✓ Winner | Democratic | 5,276,328 | 64.4% |
| Steve Hilton | Republican | 2,922,471 | 35.6% |
Unofficial vote counts as of November 5, 2026 at 5:56 PM ET, with about 61% of the expected vote counted. Totals can change until the state certifies the result.
Sources
- Race call and vote counts: The Associated Press, via the Guardian's published AP results data.
- Certified results are published by the California state election office.