California Republican Governor Comparison Chart
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FAQs for Comparison Chart
Positions are based on:
- Official campaign websites
- Public speeches and interviews
- Documented research
- Consistent public records
- No assumptions were made
No assumptions were made
A question mark means that the candidate has not publicly stated a clear position on that issue.
It does not mean opposition.
It means voters have not been given a clear answer.
No.
This page exists to:
- Inform voters
- Encourage transparency
- Help Californians compare candidates on substance, not slogans.
This page is updated as candidates clarify positions or release new policy statements.
California’s future depends on:
- Clear leadership
- Transparent positions
- Informed voters
This page helps voters ask better questions – and demand better answers.
Yes. Candidates with disciplined grassroots turnout and clear values routinely outperform early polling narratives.
This comparison chart presents verified side-by-side differences so voters can decide confidently.
Craig Huey
Craig Huey is a longtime California political analyst, author and publisher who has spent more than 25 years covering California politics, elections.
Through the Election Forum, Craig Huey has examined:
- Statewide races
- Ballot initiatives
- Judges' candidates
- Positions on life, family, education, religious liberty, and economic freedom.
His work has focused on issue-based analysis, not personality politics – helping voters understand what candidates believe, what they support, and what they avoid answering.
Election Forum is an independent voter-education platform dedicated to:
- Examining candidates’ positions on the issues
- Providing side-by-side comparisons
- Encouraging informed participation in the electoral process
Disclaimer
ElectionForum.org has not accepted money from any political candidate in more than 30 years and maintains independence and objectivity in all candidate evaluations and ratings.
ElectionForum.org is overseen by Craig Huey. While he may know certain candidates personally, such relationships do not guarantee endorsement or favorable ratings. All candidates are evaluated based on their stated positions on key public policy issues, demonstrated leadership ability, campaign organization, fundraising capacity, and other relevant criteria.
Ratings and recommendations are based on a combination of publicly available information, direct candidate input, and independent analysis.
The content above was reviewed by the Ché Ahn for Governor campaign prior to publication for factual accuracy.
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