The next regular election to vote for governor in California will be on November 3, 2026. The primary election for candidates will take place earlier on June 2, 2026. This election is when Californians will choose the governor since the current governor, Gavin Newsom, is term-limited and cannot seek re- election to a third term.

Additionally, there is a statewide special election scheduled for November 4, 2025, but it does not involve voting for governor; it is for a proposition regarding the redrawing of congressional district boundaries.

So, for the regular gubernatorial vote, mark November 3, 2026.