California’s Governor Race Enters the Money-and-Turnout Crunch — May 27, 2026

California governor race voting is down to its final week with Xavier Becerra, Steve Hilton and Tom Steyer leading polls, while Steyer’s record ad spending and fight with PG&E sharpen the stakes before the top-two primary. In this episode: Top stories: 1. Last-minute voter guide for California governor election - CalMatters — CalMatters https://calmatters.org/politics/elections/2026/05/last-minute-governor-voter-guide/ 2. PG&E goes after gubernatorial candidate Tom Steyer. He welcomes the fight - AOL — AOL https://www.aol.com/news/pg-e-goes-gubernatorial-candidate-100000378.html 3. From the desk of…Hilton and Becerra lead in new California governor poll. Steyer trails but isn’t out – The Ukiah Daily Journal — Ukiah Daily Journal https://www.ukiahdailyjournal.com/2026/05/26/from-the-desk-of-hilton-and-becerra-lead-in-new-california-governor-poll-steyer-trails-but-isnt-out/ 4. Billionaire Tom Steyer's ad spending breaks records in California governor's race - ABC News — ABC News https://abcnews.com/Politics/wireStory/billionaire-tom-steyers-ad-spending-breaks-records-california-133336371 5. In California governor’s race, Xavier Becerra walks away from single-payer • Sacramento News & Review — Sacramento News & Review https://sacramento.newsreview.com/2026/05/26/in-california-governors-race-xavier-becerra-walks-away-from-single-payer/ Follow and rate California Governor's Race on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Feedback? Email [email protected]