# California Governor Podcast: 2026 Race Heats Up as Newsom Termed Out
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**Listen to the latest California Governor Podcast episode covering Gavin Newsom's leadership, the 2026 gubernatorial race, and the crowded primary field competing to lead the Golden State.**
This episode dives deep into California's political landscape as Governor Gavin Newsom approaches the end of his term. Host Marc explores Newsom's economic achievements—including California's surge as a global economic powerhouse—and his latest executive order on AI procurement standards. But the main focus is the **2026 California governor's race**, where a competitive field of candidates is vying for the top job.
**What You'll Learn:**
- Newsom's economic wins and policy achievements in California
- Executive Order N-5-26: AI procurement and tech regulation leadership
- The 2026 California governor's race candidates and primary strategy
- Republican contenders Steve Hilton and Chad Bianco's poll numbers
- Democratic candidates including Eric Swalwell, Tom Steyer, Katie Porter, Xavier Becerra, and others
- How California's top-two primary system could reshape the race
- Key campaign issues: gas prices, energy policy, cost of living, and healthcare
- Social media buzz and voter sentiment across TikTok and X
Perfect for California voters, political enthusiasts, and anyone interested in 2026 election predictions and state governance.
**Subscribe to the California Governor Podcast for in-depth coverage of Golden State politics.**
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17 mins