Contests that will be on the June 2, 2026 ballot.
This list is subject to change once the candidate filing extension period ends on March 11.
Only those candidates who have given permission to post contact information will be included.
Certified list of state and federal candidates comes from Secretary of State - Governor, Lt Governor, Secretary of State, Controller, Treasurer, Attorney General, Insurance Commissioner, Superintendent of Public Instruction, Board of Equalization District 2, US Representative & State Assembly will be updated when the list is issued on March 26.
Candidate statements are optional for candidates to file and will become public on March 9 at 5pm. After that date, if a candidate filed one, their name will contain a link for you to click on to view.
Voter Nominated
Governor
Incumbent: Gavin Newsom
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Lieutenant Governor
Incumbent: Eleni Kounalakis
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Secretary of State
Incumbent: Shirley Weber
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Controller
Incumbent: Malia Cohen
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Treasurer
Incumbent: Fiona Ma
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Attorney General
Incumbent: Rob Bonta
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Insurance Commissioner
Incumbent: Ricardo Lara
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Superintendent of Public Instruction
Incumbent: Tony Thurmond
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Board of Equalization 2nd District
Incumbent: Sally Lieber
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U.S. Representative in Congress 18th District
Incumbent: Zoe Lofgren
U.S. Representative in Congress 19th District
Incumbent: Jimmy Panetta
State Assembly 28th District
Incumbent: Gail Pellerin
State Assembly 29th District
Incumbent: Robert Rivas
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State Assembly 30th District
Incumbent: Dawn Addis
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| Susannah Brown |
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3940 Broad St Ste 7 #258
San Luis Obispo CA 93401
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info@brownfor30.com |
brownfor30.com |
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Nonpartisan Offices
Judges
Superior Court Judge - Office 3
Incumbent: Stephen Siegel
County
County Supervisor - 3rd District
Incumbent: Justin Cummings
County Supervisor - 4th District
Incumbent: Felipe Hernandez
County Superintendent of Schools
Incumbent: Faris Sabbah
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Assessor-Recorder
Incumbent: Sheri Thomas
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| Sheri Thomas |
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Auditor-Controller-Treasurer-Tax Collector
Incumbent: Laura Bowers
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| Laura Bowers |
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County Clerk
Incumbent: Tricia Webber
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Cities - refer to the city's website for more details
City of Santa Cruz, Mayor
Incumbent: Fred Keeley
City of Santa Cruz, Councilmember - District 4
Incumbent: Scott Newsome
City of Santa Cruz, Councilmember - District 6
Incumbent: Renée Golder