#california-gubernatorial-election

#california-gubernatorial-election

California's gubernatorial primary features ten candidates, the most competitive field in years, with no clear frontrunner and potential for multiple Democrats to advance to the general election.

California's top-two primary system risks producing two Republican finalists if Democrats split votes across a crowded field, potentially leaving voters without a Democratic choice for governor.

California Democratic Party Chair warns lagging candidates to exit race to prevent vote-splitting that could allow two Republicans to advance under the state's top-two primary system.