California Governor Race Shifts From Billionaire Primary to November Fight
Thursday, June 25, 2026 · 9 min
California governor race moves into a Becerra-Hilton general election shaped by record spending, early polling, and Hilton’s COVID-lockdown probe promise, while Newsom and lawmakers put an $11.25 billion housing bond on November’s ballot.
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California governor race moves into a Becerra-Hilton general election shaped by record spending, early polling, and Hilton’s COVID-lockdown probe promise, while Newsom and lawmakers put an $11.25 billion housing bond on November’s ballot.
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