Democrat Gavin NewsomDemocratic Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom is vowing to implement major new programs to help lift Californians out of poverty. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Republican John CoxRepublican businessman John Cox says he’ll fix what he believes is a broken and mismanaged state government. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Antonio Villaraigosa Says 'The Economy's Not Working For Too Many People'Democrat Antonio Villaraigosa is campaigning as a pro-business progressive who will work to "restore the luster of the California Dream." Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Gavin Newsom Says He Has 'Courage For A Change'Democrat Gavin Newsom is hoping grassroots energy for progressive goals such as single-payer health care will propel him to the governor's mansion. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Delaine Eastin Says She Has 'Brass Backbone'Democrat Delaine Eastin says she’s the only candidate "not just go along and get along" at the state Capitol. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
John Cox Aims To 'Clean Out The Barn'Republican John Cox wants to "clean out the barn" in Sacramento, just as President Trump campaigned to "drain the swamp" in Washington. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
John Chiang Is The 'No-Drama' CandidateDemocrat John Chiang believes he can strike a sweet spot in California politics: a political progressive who's fiscally prudent. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Travis Allen Wants To 'Take Back California'Republican Travis Allen is hoping — heck, he’s confident — that he can channel Trump and "take back California." Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentComing Soon: California's Next GovernorGet a preview of Capital Public Radio's new podcast, introducing you to the six people likely to lead the biggest state in the nation — and the world's fifth-largest economy — as California's next governor. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.