Becerra-Hilton Lead as California’s Primary Cliffhanger Turns Real
Wednesday, June 3, 2026 · 9 min
California governor primary returns put Xavier Becerra and Steve Hilton ahead, with Tom Steyer trailing after record outside spending and a late scramble over who reaches November.
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California governor primary returns put Xavier Becerra and Steve Hilton ahead, with Tom Steyer trailing after record outside spending and a late scramble over who reaches November.
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