California Governor Election Winner

PoliticsElectionsUS ElectionCalifornia GovernorCalifornia MidtermGovernor midterms
Start Date
2025-10-09
End Date
2026-11-03
24h Volume
$15K
Total Volume
$40.7M
  • Will Rick Caruso win the California Governor Election in 2026?<1¢
  • Will Katie Porter win the California Governor Election in 2026?<1¢
  • Will Steve Hilton win the California Governor Election in 2026?
  • Will Stephen Cloobeck win the California Governor Election in 2026?<1¢
  • Will Betty Yee win the California Governor Election in 2026?<1¢
  • Will Kyle Langford win the California Governor Election in 2026?<1¢
  • Will Eleni Kounalakis win the California Governor Election in 2026?<1¢
  • Will Tony Thurmond win the California Governor Election in 2026?<1¢
  • Will Leo Zacky win the California Governor Election in 2026?<1¢
  • Will Eric Swalwell win the California Governor Election in 2026?<1¢
  • Will Kamala Harris win the California Governor Election in 2026?<1¢
  • Will Elaine Culotti win the California Governor Election in 2026?<1¢

This market will resolve to according to the candidate who wins the 2026 California gubernatorial election currently scheduled for November 3, 2026. If the results of the election are not confirmed by July 31, 2027, this market will resolve to "Other". The resolution source for this market is the Associated Press, Fox News, and NBC. This market will resolve once all three sources call the race for the same candidate. If all three sources haven’t called the race in this state for the same candidate, this market will resolve based on official certification.

Xavier Becerra’s commanding lead in the California gubernatorial market stems primarily from the June 2026 top-two primary results, where the former state attorney general and U.S. health secretary secured roughly 28 percent to advance alongside Republican Steve Hilton. California’s consistent Democratic voter registration advantage and strong historical performance by party nominees in statewide races reinforce trader consensus around the Democratic candidate. Becerra consolidated support from labor, progressive groups, and elected officials after entering the race in 2025, while multiple Democratic challengers split the remaining primary vote. With the general election set for November 3, 2026, Hilton’s path remains narrow absent major unforeseen developments such as a significant scandal, health event, or sharp national political realignment that could alter turnout or voter priorities.