Republican Chad Bianco is currently in the lead ahead of California's gubernatorial primary election in 2026, a new poll has found.

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No Republican has won a statewide race in California since 2006. That’s an alluring fact for Democratic gubernatorial wannabes and one reason why so many have been drawn into the 2026 race. For Republicans, the more Democrats the merrier. The Democratic field — basically in the order of their independent poll rankings — includes:

A crowded Democratic field and a unique primary system could create room for the GOP to pull off a shocking upset in the Golden State next year.

Housing affordability and recent reforms shape California’s governor race as candidates push for faster, broader solutions.

Whatever we’re seeing in Minnesota is 1,000 times worse in California because of many more years of one-party rule by the Democrats,” Hilton told The Post.