minute voter guide for California governor election
CalMatters • • nation
Key Points:
- With one week left until Election Day in California, 92% of voters have yet to submit their ballots, urging residents to vote promptly.
- The governor's race features a wide-open field due to top Democrats like Kamala Harris and Alex Padilla opting out, and former candidate Eric Swalwell withdrawing amid allegations.
- Key candidates include Democrats Xavier Becerra, Matt Mahan, Katie Porter, Tom Steyer, Tony Thurmond, Antonio Villaraigosa, and Republicans Chad Bianco and Steve Hilton.
- California's open primary system allows the top two vote-getters to advance to the general election regardless of party, which could result in two candidates from the same party competing in November.
- Voters can still mail ballots if postmarked by Election Day and received within seven days, or vote in person or at drop-off locations; election results will begin to be reported on Election Night with final certification up to 68 days later.