In California’s June 2 primary, you can vote for any candidate from any party. The top two candidates move on to the November election, when voters choose the winner.

The governor’s race is wild. With six Democrats and two Republicans leading the primary race, it’s a packed field.

• Take the interactive quiz to see which candidates match your views.
• Watch the candidate interviews to hear their stances on key issues.

California’s midterm congressional elections feature redrawn maps. After Proposition 50 passed, the state redrew its district boundaries, giving the advantage to Democrats in five of the nine California congressional seats held by Republicans. CalMatters is watching these key races.

All 80 California Assembly seats are up for reelection, as well as 20 Senate seats (those from even-numbered districts). CalMatters is watching these key Assembly and Senate races.

CalMatters’ 2026 Voter Guide is here to help. It breaks down key races, tells you who’s bankrolling each campaign, helps you register to vote and find your polling place, and gives you all the other information you’ll need to make your vote count. 

This Voter Guide is compiled by our friends at CalMatters as a service to help voters navigate the state and legislative offices that will be on the ballot.