California’s Governor Race Enters the Money-and-Turnout Crunch
Wednesday, May 27, 2026 · 9 min
California governor race voting is down to its final week with Xavier Becerra, Steve Hilton and Tom Steyer leading polls, while Steyer’s record ad spending and fight with PG&E sharpen the stakes before the top-two primary.
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California governor race voting is down to its final week with Xavier Becerra, Steve Hilton and Tom Steyer leading polls, while Steyer’s record ad spending and fight with PG&E sharpen the stakes before the top-two primary.
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- In California governor’s race, Xavier Becerra walks away from single-payer • Sacramento News & Review — Sacramento News & Review
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