Xavier Becerra went from an afterthought in the polls last spring to California’s next governor Tuesday, beating Republican Steve Hilton after a scandal upended the Democratic field.

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California voters rejected an effort to introduce tougher voter ID requirements in Tuesday’s election, following a bitter campaign fought against the backdrop of President Donald

See live 2026 California California Governor results as votes are counted. Follow key races across the state with county-by-county results and maps.

California’s early ballot returns are running ahead of the 2022 midterms, raising expectations of higher turnout, though the Bay Area has yet to see a similar surge.

California Republican gubernatorial nominee Steve Hilton speaks to supporters at a campaign rally in Sacramento, making a final pitch to voters ahead of Election Day.

There are just a handful of days until the final votes will be cast in the 2026 midterms. Tens of millions of voters across the country have already cast ballots for Senate, House, governor, state legislature and other critical races that will determine the future of President Trump’s agenda.