2026 California Attorney General election

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The 2026 California Attorney General election will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect the Attorney General of California. Incumbent Democratic Attorney General Rob Bonta is eligible to seek re-election to a second term in office but may potentially run for Governor.^[1]^[2] Candidates must declare by March 6 with primaries being held on June 2.^[3]

Candidates

Democratic Party

Potential

Rob Bonta, incumbent Attorney General of California (2021–present)^[1]
Rick Chavez Zbur, State Assemblymember from AD-51 (2021–present)^[4]
Brooke Jenkins, San Francisco District Attorney (2022–present)^[4]
Darrell Steinberg, Mayor of Sacramento (2016–2024)^[5]

References

^ ^a ^b Willon, Phil (2024-08-09). "Who is running for California governor in 2026? Meet the potential candidates". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2024-08-12.
^ Kang, Hanna (October 1, 2024). "Could Rep. Katie Porter be voters' top choice for governor in 2026? Here's what new polling suggests". The Orange County Register. Retrieved October 2, 2024.
^ "Dates and Deadlines". Close the Gap California. Retrieved 2024-05-27.
^ ^a ^b Korte, Lara; Gardiner, Dustin (November 5, 2024). "Watching tonight with 2026 vision". Politico. Retrieved November 5, 2024.
^ Martinez, Jeremiah (August 21, 2024). "Sacramento mayor says he may 'seriously consider' run for attorney general if Bonta seeks governorship". KTXL. Retrieved November 5, 2024.

[:0-1] Willon, Phil (2024-08-09). "Who is running for California governor in 2026? Meet the potential candidates". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2024-08-12.

[2] Kang, Hanna (October 1, 2024). "Could Rep. Katie Porter be voters' top choice for governor in 2026? Here's what new polling suggests". The Orange County Register. Retrieved October 2, 2024.

[3] "Dates and Deadlines". Close the Gap California. Retrieved 2024-05-27.

[11/5/24_playbook-4] Korte, Lara; Gardiner, Dustin (November 5, 2024). "Watching tonight with 2026 vision". Politico. Retrieved November 5, 2024.

[5] Martinez, Jeremiah (August 21, 2024). "Sacramento mayor says he may 'seriously consider' run for attorney general if Bonta seeks governorship". KTXL. Retrieved November 5, 2024.

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