Becerra-Hilton Is Set, and the Money Trail Gets Messy
Wednesday, June 24, 2026 · 10 min
California governor results put Xavier Becerra and Steve Hilton on track for November, with NBC showing Becerra at 28.1% and Hilton at 24.7% as the race turns from a crowded primary to a stark general-election contest.
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California governor results put Xavier Becerra and Steve Hilton on track for November, with NBC showing Becerra at 28.1% and Hilton at 24.7% as the race turns from a crowded primary to a stark general-election contest.
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 # 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,…
- Steve Hilton advances in California governor's race, to face Xavier Becerra — LiveNOW from FOX
# Steve Hilton advances in California governor's race, to face Xavier Becerra ## LiveNOW from FOX 5580000 subscribers 508 likes ### Description 51802 views Posted: 10 Jun 2026 Xavier Becerra and Steve Hilton have both advanced to the November 2026 general election in the race for California Governor. This comes as the Associated Press projected Hilton to finish second and take the second and…
- June 2026 Primary Election | FPPC — FPPC
 # 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 Becerra and Hilton promise to fix housing, homelessness, crime or gas prices, what can a California governor actually do on their own — and where do the Legislature, courts, cities, or ballot measures have the real power?
Background sources
- What California's Next Governor Needs to Know about Housing - Public Policy Institute of California — Ppic
- Transcripts: Governor Q&As — Calmatters
- California passed a law to curb spikes in gas prices. Why isn’t it using those powers now? | LAist — LAist
- Gavin Newsom's final year: Legacy on the line — Jeanne Kuang
- Steve Hilton on His Surging Bid for California Governor — Philip Elliott