California Governor Primary Hits the Wire With Becerra Ahead
Tuesday, June 2, 2026 · 9 min
California governor primary voters face a top-two cliffhanger as Xavier Becerra leads, Tom Steyer and Steve Hilton trade second place, and late money from Kalshi and Silicon Valley sharpens questions about influence before November.
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California governor primary voters face a top-two cliffhanger as Xavier Becerra leads, Tom Steyer and Steve Hilton trade second place, and late money from Kalshi and Silicon Valley sharpens questions about influence before November.
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