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
►Websitethenextgovernorofcalifornia2026.net
62
Mohammad Arif - D
►Websitemohammadarif.com
57
Larry Azevedo - D
►Websiteazevedo4governor.com
Xavier Becerra - D
►Websitexavierbecerra2026.com
68
Carolina Buhler - D
►Websitewww.carolinabuhler.org
Louis A. De Barraicua - D
►Websitelouis4governor.com
54
Sophia Edum-a-Sam - D
►Websitesophiaforgovernor.com
Derek Grasty - D
►Websitewww.grastyforgovernor.com
Joel E. Jacob - D
Gary Howard Kidgell - D
►Websitewww.kidgellforcalifornia.com
Matthew Chase Levy - D
►Websitewww.matthewchaselevy.com
Matt Mahan
►Websitemahanforcalifornia.com
43
Barack D. Obama Shaw - D
►Websitewww.pricelesspolitics.com
Thunder Parley - D
►Websitewww.votethunder.com
Katie Porter - D
►Websitewww.katieporter.com
52
Raji Rab - D
►Websitewww.rajirabforgovernor.com
65
Satish Rao - D
►Websitewww.satish4guv.org
Scott P. Shields - D
►Websitewww.shieldsforgovernor.com
Tom Steyer - D
►Websitewww.tomsteyer.com/
68
Tony Thurmond - D
►Websitewww.tonythurmond.com
57
Antonio Villaraigosa - D
►Websitewww.antonio2026.com
73
Erin "Zez" Zezulak - D
James "Jim" Athans, Jr. - R
►Websitejimathansforcagovernor.com/
Chad Bianco - R
►Websitebiancoforgovernor.com/
58
Patricia De Luca Basualdo - R
Randeep S. Dhillon - R
►Websitewww.cagov2026.com
61
Rafael M. Hernandez - R
David Zickefoose - R
►Websitewww.zickefooseforgovernor.com/
Steve Hilton - R
►Websitewww.stevehiltonforgovernor.com
Alicia Olivia Lapp - R
►Websitewww.aliciaolivialapp.com/
Leo Naranjo, IV - R
►Websitewww.leonaranjo4gov.com
Tim Nelson - R
►Websitewww.nelson2026.com/
Gretha Solórzano - R
►Websitewww.cagovgrethasolorzano.com
Leo Samuel Zacky - R
►Websitewww.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
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Personal and Family
Professional Experience
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Political Experience
Religious Affiliation
Accomplishments and Awards
Educational Background
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Reasons & Objectives
Why I Am Running for Public Office
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Achievements If Elected
Areas to Concentrate On
On Entering Public Service
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Housing & Communities
Housing
Affordable Housing / Rentals & Supports
Homeownership
Homelessness
Neighborhoods
Housing Shortage
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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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