2022Final results
2022 election for California Governor
Governor · California
Gavin Newsom (D) won with 59.2% of the vote, defeating Brian Dahle (R) by 18.4 points.
Gavin NewsomDemocrat · winner
59.2%6,469,743
Brian DahleRepublican
40.8%4,462,336
10,932,079 votes
Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Oct 2, 2026, 5:14 AM ET
The seat over time
D − R margin in this seat's races around 2022
Races before and after
Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Oct 2, 2026, 5:14 AM ET