California voters choose eight statewide leaders today

California voters are choosing eight statewide leaders today. One of those races will determine who succeeds Gavin Newsom in the office he now holds; the other seven selections will not decide who takes over that office.

One office is at stake in the governor’s race

The statewide contest tied to Newsom’s office is the only one of the eight that decides California’s next governor. The election gives voters a choice about who will hold that office after Newsom.

Seven other statewide leaders are also being chosen

The same election includes seven additional statewide leadership choices. Those selections are separate from the contest for Newsom’s office. The candidates and offices in those seven races are not identified here.

What voters are deciding today

The central distinction is between the single race for Newsom’s office and the seven other statewide leadership races. One person will take over the governor’s office; seven other statewide leaders will be selected without taking that office.

CalMatters’ coverage identifies the election as a choice among eight statewide leaders and highlights the governor’s race as the one that determines who gets Newsom’s office.