California’s race for governor and other key primaries remain unsettled as vote count continues
California's gubernatorial primary remains unresolved as vote counting continues. Three main candidates are vying for two spots in the general election, with the top contenders being Steve Hilton, Xavier Becerra, and Tom Steyer. Other key races in the state are also too close to call, adding to the uncertainty of the election outcomes.
- ▪Republican Steve Hilton and Democrats Xavier Becerra and Tom Steyer are leading in the gubernatorial primary.
- ▪Hilton has 27% support, Becerra 26%, and Steyer 20%, with millions of ballots still left to count.
- ▪Other important House races in California are also too early to call.
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2026 ElectionCalifornia’s race for governor and other key primaries remain unsettled as vote count continuesRepublican Steve Hilton and Democrats Xavier Becerra and Tom Steyer have separated from the pack in the governor’s race. Important House races are still too early to call as well.Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00Tom Steyer, Xavier Becerra and Steve Hilton.Tom Steyer, Xavier Becerra and Steve HiltonShareAdd NBC News to GoogleJune 3, 2026, 2:37 AM EDTBy Adam Edelman and Ben KamisarCalifornia’s crowded, protracted gubernatorial primary is going to take a little more time to settle.Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.The race remained too early to call Wednesday morning with 50% of the expected vote…
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