California's primary for governor is undecided as candidates vie to be in the top two
The California gubernatorial primary remains undecided as vote counting continues. Democrat Xavier Becerra and Republican Steve Hilton are leading, with Tom Steyer in third place. The unusual primary system allows the top two candidates, regardless of party, to advance to the general election.
- ▪Xavier Becerra and Steve Hilton lead the California gubernatorial primary race.
- ▪The primary system allows all candidates to appear on a single ballot open to any registered voter.
- ▪Tom Steyer, a billionaire activist, is currently in third place despite spending over $213 million on his campaign.
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National California's primary for governor is undecided as candidates vie to be in the top two June 3, 20264:14 AM ET From By Marisa Lagos Xavier Becerra, Democratic gubernatorial candidate for California, and Steve Hilton, Republican gubernatorial candidate for California, shake hands while arriving for a gubernatorial debate at KRON Studios in San Francisco in April. Jason Henry/Getty Images North America hide caption toggle caption Jason Henry/Getty Images North America SAN FRANCISCO — The primary election for California governor is too close to call, with vote counting continuing Wednesday. Democrat Xavier Becerra and Republican business executive Steve Hilton lead the field with Democrat Tom Steyer in third place.
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