The latest Emerson poll, conducted on October 20 and October 21, shows Hilton with a slim lead in the crowded field to replace outgoing Governor Gavin Newsom in California next year. The Republican has the support of 16 percent of California’s likely voters, whereas Porter is backed by 15 percent.

STAFFORD, Virginia (Reuters) -Voters in New Jersey and Virginia cast ballots for governor on Tuesday in a pair of races that will serve as an early gauge of

CBS News California Investigates correspondent Julie Watts asked each of the candidates running for California governor. For this series, Watts interviewed 11 gubernatorial candidates, pressing them on more than a dozen issues that matter to voters.

As speculation continues about another contender jumping into the race, polling also shows a plurality of voters are still undecided.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Economic worries were the dominant concern as voters cast ballots for Tuesday’s elections, according to preliminary findings from the AP Voter Poll.

In this ongoing series, Investigates correspondent Julie Watts presses candidates in the 2026 California governor's race on top issues including redistricting, immigration and homelessness.

Tuesday's off-year elections are being closely watched as a temperature gauge for the electorate; will Democrats pull ahead of Republicans?

On Nov. 4, 2025, New Yorkers turned out to cast their ballots in local races, from New York City to the Hudson Valley.