California limits a person to two terms as governor over a lifetime. Gavin Newsom is in his second and final term. He is ineligible to seek election as governor again in 2026. Last verified September 2026.Yes- California has a lifetime term limit of two four year terms. In fact, current Governor Gavin Newsom, will have served two terms by the next gubernatorial election (11/3/26), so he will be ineligible to run for reelection. Additionally, there will be no incumbents running in that race.
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Official legal source: California Constitution, Article V, Section 2 and Article XX, Section 7
