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Compare the Candidates
Biographical Profiles and Positions on the Issues
June 2, 2026 California Top-Two State Primary
Candidates for Governor, California
Akinyemi Agbede -
D
►Website
thenextgovernorofcalifornia2026.net
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Mohammad Arif -
D
►Website
mohammadarif.com
57
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Larry Azevedo -
D
►Website
azevedo4governor.com
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Xavier Becerra -
D
►Website
xavierbecerra2026.com
68
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Carolina Buhler -
D
►Website
www.carolinabuhler.org
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Louis A. De Barraicua -
D
►Website
louis4governor.com
54
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Sophia Edum-a-Sam -
D
►Website
sophiaforgovernor.com
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Derek Grasty -
D
►Website
www.grastyforgovernor.com
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Joel E. Jacob -
D
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Gary Howard Kidgell -
D
►Website
www.kidgellforcalifornia.com
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Matthew Chase Levy -
D
►Website
www.matthewchaselevy.com
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Matt Mahan
►Website
mahanforcalifornia.com
43
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Barack D. Obama Shaw -
D
►Website
www.pricelesspolitics.com
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Thunder Parley -
D
►Website
www.votethunder.com
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Katie Porter -
D
►Website
www.katieporter.com
52
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Raji Rab -
D
►Website
www.rajirabforgovernor.com
65
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Satish Rao -
D
►Website
www.satish4guv.org
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Scott P. Shields -
D
►Website
www.shieldsforgovernor.com
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Tom Steyer -
D
►Website
www.tomsteyer.com/
68
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Tony Thurmond -
D
►Website
www.tonythurmond.com
57
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Antonio Villaraigosa -
D
►Website
www.antonio2026.com
73
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Erin "Zez" Zezulak -
D
►Website
ZEZforGOV
54
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James "Jim" Athans, Jr. -
R
►Website
jimathansforcagovernor.com/
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Chad Bianco -
R
►Website
biancoforgovernor.com/
58
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Patricia De Luca Basualdo -
R
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Randeep S. Dhillon -
R
►Website
www.cagov2026.com
61
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Rafael M. Hernandez -
R
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David Zickefoose -
R
►Website
www.zickefooseforgovernor.com/
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Steve Hilton -
R
►Website
www.stevehiltonforgovernor.com
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Alicia Olivia Lapp -
R
►Website
www.aliciaolivialapp.com/
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Leo Naranjo, IV -
R
►Website
www.leonaranjo4gov.com
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Tim Nelson -
R
►Website
www.nelson2026.com/
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Gretha Solórzano -
R
►Website
www.cagovgrethasolorzano.com
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Leo Samuel Zacky -
R
►Website
www.leozacky.com
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Thunder Parley
Katie Porter
Tom Steyer
Tony Thurmond
Antonio Villaraigosa
Chad Bianco
Randeep S. Dhillon
Rafael M. Hernandez
David Zickefoose
Steve Hilton
Leo Samuel Zacky
Biographical
General Philosophy
Personal and Family
Professional Experience
Civic Involvement
Political Experience
Religious Affiliation
Accomplishments and Awards
Educational Background
Military Service
Reasons & Objectives
Why I Am Running for Public Office
Goals If Elected
Achievements If Elected
Areas to Concentrate On
On Entering Public Service
Other Candidates
Housing & Communities
Housing
Affordable Housing / Rentals & Supports
Homeownership
Homelessness
Neighborhoods
Housing Shortage
Zoning
Public Safety
Building Codes
Parks And Open Spaces
Renters Rights
Low Income Energy Assistance
Revitalize the City
Health & Medical
Healthcare
Universal Medical Care & Insurance
Health & Medical Reform
Prescription Drugs
Rural Health Care
Health and Medical Insurance
Women's Health & Reproduction
Mental Health
Reducing Health Care Costs
COVID Impact & Government Response
Hospitals and Medical Facilities
Universal Free Schools Meals
Health Care
Immigration, Border Security, Terrorism & Homeland Security
Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency (ICE)
Immigration Policy & Reform
Border Security
Immigrants, Refugees, & Asylum Seekers
Undocumented Immigrants
Illegal Immigration Amnesty
Citizenship for Illegal Immigrants
Sanctuary Cities
Foreign Policy
Gaza
Israel, Hamas and Palestinian Conflict
Endorsments, Voting, Elections, Politics & Government
Comments & Views on Opponent(s)
Trump
Safe & Fair Elections
Government & Democracy
Voting and Election Reform
Trump's Impeachment & Exoneration
Government Efficiency
Government Corruption and Ethics
Lobbying
Government Transparency
Bipartisanship
Union Endorsements
Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)
Jobs, Economy, Trade, Business, Industry & Agriculture
Economy
Jobs
Small Businesses
Agriculture
Infrastructure
Income Inequality
Rural Economy
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Cryptocurrencies & Digital Assets
Affordability Crisis
Crime, Police & Imprisonment
Crime & Prevention
Incarcerations
Hate Crimes
Community-Oriented Policing
County Police Reforms
Working with Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE)
Labor, Wages & Unions
Income Inequality
Education & Schools
Education
Public School Curriculum
Higher Education & College Costs
School Safety
Teacher Pay
Public Schools K-12
Student Standards and Testing
Community Colleges
Free College Tuition
Teacher Standards
Computers & Technology in Schools
Universal Free Schools Meals
Inequity in Public Schools
Education Funding
Literacy
Environment & Climate Change
Environment
Climate Change & Global Warming
Clean Air and Water
National and State Parks
Offshore Drilling
Net Zero & Reducing Emissions
Land, Rivers and Lakes
Natural Disasters
Oil Industry
Wildfires
Environmental Justice
Low Income Energy Assistance
State & Local Climate Change Initiatives
Green Energy
Abortion, Pro-Life & Genetic Engineering
Pro-Choice (Abortion) or Pro-Life
Poverty, Welfare & Hunger
Hunger
Courts, Laws & Justice
Criminal Justice System, Reform & Disparity
Courts & Trials
Restorative Justice
Constitution
Law Enforcement
Civil, Religious, LGBTQ & Human Rights
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Tolerance
Civil Rights
LGBTQ+
Persons with Disabilities
Women’s Rights
Hate Crimes
Racial Profiling
Racial Discrimination & Disparities
Cruelty to Animals
Values, Religion, Family, Patriotism & Public Service
Family
Child Care
Cruelty to Animals
The Arts & Artists
Marijuana, Illegal Drugs, Alcohol, Cigarettes, Gambling & Prostitution
Illegal Drugs
Drug Prevention and Rehabilitation
Gun & Property Rights
Gun Legislation and Control
Ban on Bump Stocks & Assault Weapons
Right to Own and Cary Guns - Second Amendment
Gun Background Checks
National Rifle Association (NRA)
Energy
Energy
Fracking and Natural Gas
Offshore Drilling
Green Energy
Oil Industry
Gas Prices & Gas Taxes
Energy Research and Development
Utility Regulation/Deregulation
Infrastructure & Transportation
Transportation
Infrastructure
Train Travel and Amtrak
Public Transportation
Water Management & Rights
Technology, Internet, Social Media, Science & Space
TikTok
Technology
Taxes
Taxes
Tax Reform
Military, National Defense & Veterans
Veterans
Veterans Health Care
Homeless Veterans
Vetreran Job Retraining
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Seniors, Social Security, Medicare, Pensions
Seniors & Aging of Population
Federal Budget & Fiscal Policy
Fiscal Policy
Minorities
Racial Discrimination & Disparities
Racial Profiling
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Tolerance
Sex & Sexuality
LGBTQ+
Consumers & Food
Consumer Product Safety, Fraud and Protection
Food
Consumers
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