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If the 2026 California Gubernatorial election were held today, which candidate would you vote for?

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 @98RQ9NR from California  answered…3yrs3Y

Gavin Newsom

 @ISIDEWITHanswered…3yrs3Y

Larry Elder

 @ISIDEWITHasked…1yr1Y

What is your top reason why you would NOT vote for Larry Elder in the 2026 California Gubernatorial Election?

 @ISIDEWITHanswered…3yrs3Y

Brian Dahle

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

What is your top reason why you would NOT vote for Brian Dahle in the 2026 California Gubernatorial Election?

 @9YFM3YBPeace and Freedom from California  answered…2yrs2Y

because he seems interesting and he does a lot of work.

 @B2CGQGW from California  answered…1yr1Y

He's just not a good listener he goes on do their own thing doesn't communicate with the community.

 @B29QZFL from California  answered…1yr1Y

I don't really know much about him.

 @B245PWMLibertarian from California  answered…2yrs2Y

No, he is a republican which is self explanatory.

 @ISIDEWITHanswered…3yrs3Y

Kamala Harris

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

What is your top reason why you would NOT vote for Kamala Harris in the 2026 California Gubernatorial Election?

 @B5BQQ85Republican from California  answered…1yr1Y

She isn't for the people.

 @B59ZG4CRepublican from California  answered…1yr1Y

She was not a good presidential candidate and not a good one in this situation either

 @B5PM9W4 from California  answered…1yr1Y

She’s not gonna be on the ballot

 @B5MKPH2 from California  answered…1yr1Y

kamala harris is not a strong politician and she wants to raise taxes and tax unrealized capital gains

 @ISIDEWITHanswered…3yrs3Y

Chad Bianco

 @ISIDEWITHasked…4mos4MO

What is your top reason why you would NOT vote for Chad Bianco in the 2026 California Gubernatorial Election?

 @BC454DC from California  answered…3mos3MO

too much of a dirty conservative

 @BDYCZWP from California  answered…2wks2W

He's a Republican, meaning he more than likely would vote to remove laws and programs that benefit and support me, such as our healthcare. Given his law enforcement background, I also worry about how he'd respond in case of police brutality or corruption.

 @BDY32VJ from California  answered…2wks2W

His conservative platform

 @BDVXXYKIndependent from California  answered…3wks3W

His pro life stance on abortion

 @ISIDEWITHanswered…3yrs3Y

Katie Porter

 @ISIDEWITHasked…1yr1Y

What is your top reason why you would NOT vote for Katie Porter in the 2026 California Gubernatorial Election?

 @5V9HZWDsubmitted…8mos8MO

California’s Katie Porter Screams at Staffer During Video Call: ‘Get Out of My F—ing Shot!’

 @B7S3TF4 from California  answered…8mos8MO

Treats her staff badly, rude to them and lashed out on them

 @B7QZDL6Peace and Freedom from California  answered…8mos8MO

She does not seem to handle situations professionally and instead lets her emotions leak through.

 @B7TDSHF from California  answered…8mos8MO

She has a temper and cussed out staff.

 @ISIDEWITHanswered…3yrs3Y

Xavier Becerra

 @ISIDEWITHasked…8mos8MO

What is your top reason why you would NOT vote for Xavier Becerra in the 2026 California Gubernatorial Election?

 @BDMJD4TIndependent  from California  answered…1mo1MO

He represents more of an established, institutional approach, and I’m not fully convinced that translates into the kind of practical, transparent leadership and consumer-first mindset I’m looking for.

 @BDKYL45 from California  answered…1mo1MO

I don't knwo who that is.

 @BDL357Y from California  answered…1mo1MO

I would not vote for Xavier Becerra because I feel like he's not doing enough.

 @BF22RJ6 from California  answered…6 days6D

I think there are other candidates that have better ideas and decision making.

 @ISIDEWITHanswered…3yrs3Y

Eleni Kounalakis

 @98S52RY from California  answered…3yrs3Y

Bernie Sanders

 @98RXQNX from California  answered…3yrs3Y

Gavin Newsome

 @ISIDEWITHanswered…1yr1Y

Steve Hilton

 @ISIDEWITHasked…1mo1MO

What is your top reason why you would NOT vote for Steve Hilton in the 2026 California Gubernatorial Election?

 @BF24VL4  from California  answered…6 days6D

He is endorsed by Trump

 @BF23L7F  from California  answered…6 days6D

I fear he doesn’t know how to guide the American people even thought he might have been here is whole life I don’t see what he will bring that will actually help the people of California

 @BF2233F from California  answered…6 days6D

Due to him being a republican, I would have concerns over issues like abortion rights and rights for the LGBTQ community as well as education freedom.

 @BDZMWVY from California  answered…7 days7D

He is endorsed by Donald Trump who is a morally ill individual.

 @98S39HD from California  answered…3yrs3Y

gavin newsom

 @98RS29MDemocrat from California  answered…3yrs3Y

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

 @ISIDEWITHanswered…3yrs3Y

Jesse Perez

 @9CSLL85 from California  agreed…3yrs3Y

Better than the billionaire Kounalakis!

 @98S24TZ from California  answered…3yrs3Y

Gavin Newson

 @98RVT67 from California  answered…3yrs3Y

Kanye west

 @98SHD5Y from California  answered…3yrs3Y

Ron DeSantis

 @ISIDEWITHDiscuss this answer...2yrs2Y

Betty Yee

 @98SFNBN from California  answered…3yrs3Y

bernie sanders

 @ISIDEWITHanswered…3yrs3Y

Toni Atkins

 @ISIDEWITHasked…11mos11MO

What is your top reason why you would NOT vote for Toni Atkins in the 2026 California Gubernatorial Election?

 @B7GS39X from California  answered…9mos9MO

Because she is old and I feel like young people have other mentality, and should have more opportunities to do this type of job.

 @B6YS2QY from California  answered…9mos9MO

His name dumb asl

 @B7C7JWN from California  answered…9mos9MO

Because the job requires backbone enough to lead the country other than trying to help

 @98TH4THPeace and Freedom from California  answered…3yrs3Y

Barbara Lee

 @98S4DDH from California  answered…3yrs3Y

Arnold Schwarzenegger

 @BBF9WNX from California  commented…4mos4MO

He can't run anymore due to term limits

 @ISIDEWITHanswered…3yrs3Y

Rick Caruso

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

What is your top reason why you would NOT vote for Rick Caruso in the 2026 California Gubernatorial Election?

 @B7L8R8T from California  answered…9mos9MO

He has changed party affiliations multiple times, and his background as a real estate developer raises concerns about affordable housing and public interest.)

 @B7TDGRJ from California  answered…8mos8MO

Because hes a billionaire...

 @B7RVBWH from California  answered…8mos8MO

He is a billionaire business man who would prioritize profits rather than societal issues.

 @B7QJNV2 from California  answered…8mos8MO

He is currently a republican with a mixed political background. This leaves me with an unsure feeling about whether he is just trying every party to get power or actually running on his own ideals.

 @ISIDEWITHanswered…3yrs3Y

Tony Thurmond

 @ISIDEWITHasked…9mos9MO

What is your top reason why you would NOT vote for Tony Thurmond in the 2026 California Gubernatorial Election?

 @BDT3GZ4 from California  answered…3wks3W

I'm extremely concerned about electability.

 @BDT3FYV from California  answered…3wks3W

Doesn’t have a chance of winning

 @BDSN9HS from California  answered…3wks3W

There isn't a reason I wouldn't vote for Mr. Thurmond, he's devoted to his country and role in it. To serve and better others, including himself and his family, which I have respect for.

 @BDRZGYG from California  answered…4wks4W

The exact same reasons as J.B.

 @ISIDEWITHanswered…3yrs3Y

Lanhee Chen

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

What is your top reason why you would NOT vote for Lanhee Chen in the 2026 California Gubernatorial Election?

 @B2DNPZG from California  answered…1yr1Y

Democrat, i dont agree with her policies and goals/ideas

 @ISIDEWITHDiscuss this answer...3yrs3Y

Tony Fitzpatrick

 @ISIDEWITHanswered…3yrs3Y

Antonio Villaraigosa

 @ISIDEWITHasked…10mos10MO

What is your top reason why you would NOT vote for Antonio Villaraigosa in the 2026 California Gubernatorial Election?

 @98T53HRDemocrat from California  answered…3yrs3Y

i don’t know

 @98TF89B from California  answered…3yrs3Y

Gavin newsom

 @98SCSGQPeace and Freedom from California  answered…3yrs3Y

Brent Peterson

 @98WJKC2 from California  answered…3yrs3Y

Adam Schiff

 @98VLCR5Republican from California  answered…3yrs3Y

kanye west

 @98RYJZ6 from California  answered…3yrs3Y

Mike Pence

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