Becerra-Hilton Matchup Sets California’s November Frame
Thursday, June 18, 2026 · 11 min
Xavier Becerra and Steve Hilton are advancing from California’s top-two governor primary, with NBC’s near-final count showing Tom Steyer third. Campaign money, voter-guide claims and reproductive-rights endorsements now frame the race’s next phase.
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Xavier Becerra and Steve Hilton are advancing from California’s top-two governor primary, with NBC’s near-final count showing Tom Steyer third. Campaign money, voter-guide claims and reproductive-rights endorsements now frame the race’s next phase.
In this episode
- California Governor Primary Election 2026 Live Results — NBC News
[Skip to Results](#content) IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Race to Watch Live # California Governor Primary Results 2026 [Add NBC News to Google](https://www.google.com/preferences/source?q=nbcnews.com) With Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom unable to run for re-election due to term limits, a huge field of contenders jumped in. Two Democrats,…
- June 2026 Primary Election | FPPC — Fair Political Practices Commission
 # June 2026 Primary Election Last Modified: June 2, 2026 The lists below reflect top contributors as reported by committees that have raised at least $1,000,000 and are primarily formed to support or oppose a state ballot measure or a candidate for state office in the June 2026 primary election. ## Top Contributors List ### Aggregate…
- Governor Candidate Statements | Official Voter Information Guide — California Secretary of State
## Official Voter Information Guide # Governor Candidate Statements  ## Katie Porter | DEMOCRATIC I've spent my entire career holding those in power accountable when they lie or break the rules. As Governor, I will go toe-to-toe with Donald Trump and anyone who tries to harm California families. As a Member of Congress, I took on billionaire CEOs and…
- Step Back — When candidates’ statements show up in California’s official voter guide, how “official” are they really — does the state fact-check those pitches, and what should voters trust or discount when using them to choose a governor?
Background sources
- 2026 Election Voter Guide
| Planned Parenthood Affiliates of California — Planned Parenthood Affiliates of California
 # Elect Reproductive Freedom Champions Now, more than ever, we need champions who will fight to protect and expand reproductive freedom, including abortion and gender-affirming care. Now, more than ever, we need champions who will…