California governor’s race hits homelessness, money and Becerra
Thursday, May 7, 2026 · 8 min
With ballots landing, the race is tightening around concrete tests: homelessness policy, Becerra’s sudden elevation, and whether Steyer’s endorsements or Mahan’s tech-funded moderation can translate money and validators into actual primary votes.
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With ballots landing, the race is tightening around concrete tests: homelessness policy, Becerra’s sudden elevation, and whether Steyer’s endorsements or Mahan’s tech-funded moderation can translate money and validators into actual primary votes.
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