Governor

Says he would deny other states' requests to extradite California doctors who provide abortion medication; says he would direct state agencies to protect access to medically appropriate health services, including reproductive care, from federal restrictions.

Says he would honor other states' requests to extradite California doctors who provide abortion medication; has called abortion an "awful, awful outcome" and said he would encourage adoption and end taxpayer funding for what he called "abortion tourism."

Says utility bill affordability will be central to his energy policy and supports the state's clean energy goals; has said he is open to revising the 2035 phase-out of new gas car sales if costs rise.

Would end wind and solar mandates and subsidies, roll back emissions-reduction rules, and allow more natural gas production; proposes a volunteer tree-planting program.

Proposes using state purchasing power and an expanded CalRx program to lower drug prices, a health care fraud task force, and a first-day order directing state agencies to maintain coverage for people affected by federal cuts; has said he would not push for single-payer as governor.

Proposes a "Working Class Healthcare Guarantee" with upfront price transparency, health spending accounts for some low-income Medi-Cal enrollees, and reinsurance for Covered California; would end state-funded Medi-Cal for immigrants without legal status.

Proposes faster permitting, funding for about 40,000 approved affordable units, expanded down payment assistance, and limits on bulk home purchases by large investors; says people offered shelter should not be allowed to stay on the street, without supporting arrests.

Proposes "Ten New Cities," a $50,000 cap on government fees and regulatory costs for new homes, limits on CEQA lawsuits, and a state loan program for first-time buyers; says street camping should be treated as illegal and supports police clearing encampments.

Supports California's sanctuary law limiting police cooperation with federal immigration enforcement; as attorney general, sued the Trump administration to preserve the DACA program.

The CalMatters voter guide reports he wants to overturn California's sanctuary law; in the Sept. 30 debate he did not say whether he would undo it, saying he would rather "turn down the temperature."

Voted for Proposition 36 (2024) and says he would fully fund it, including court-ordered drug treatment; says sentence length should generally be left to judges.

Would reverse state prison closures, reduce early releases for good conduct, and expand prison rehabilitation programs; says the state should fully implement Proposition 36.

Supports a progressive income tax and extending the higher rate on high earners to fund schools; opposes Proposition 40, the billionaire tax; proposes a fee on large employers that do not offer health coverage to low-wage workers who qualify for Medi-Cal.

Proposes no state income tax on the first $150,000 of income with a flat rate above that, halving the gas tax, and ending the $800 minimum small business tax; opposes Proposition 40, the billionaire tax.

Pledges to act against "price gouging and unjustified rate hikes" and expand help with child care costs; supports expanding the state film tax credit.

Supports reducing restrictions on owning and using firearms; his platform includes "Restoring Second Amendment Rights in California."