2026 California governor hopefuls rush to campaign on Trump

In the race to succeed Gavin Newsom as California’s governor in 2026, candidates are grappling with how to position themselves against President-elect Trump amidst a slight rightward shift in the state’s electorate. While some, like Atty. Gen. Rob Bonta and State Superintendent Tony Thurmond, are echoing Newsom’s anti-Trump stance, others, like former state controller Betty Yee, are acknowledging the state’s shift toward Trump and the need for introspection. With the historical trend of the party not in the White House making gains in the next general election, candidates like former state Senate leader Toni Atkins are emphasizing the importance of addressing Trump while also focusing on key California issues like the rising cost of living.

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