California — Pakistani-American political figure Mohammad Arif is running for Governor of California in the state’s 2026 election, marking another chapter in his long history of seeking statewide office.
According to California’s official 2026 voter information materials, Arif is listed as a Democratic candidate for Governor in the June 2026 primary. �
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Arif has previously appeared on California’s gubernatorial ballot. State records show that he ran in the 2003 gubernatorial recall election, when he was listed as an Independent candidate. He also ran for Governor in the 2010 primary as a Peace and Freedom candidate. �
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His political history also includes a 2022 campaign for California Lieutenant Governor, when he received votes in the statewide election. �
Arif’s 2026 campaign places his name once again among the candidates seeking California’s highest elected state office,
bringing renewed attention to his political career and his participation in California electoral politics.
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