Democrat and Republican go head-to-head in California governor race
The California governor race is heating up as Republican Steve Hilton and Democrat Xavier Becerra emerge as frontrunners for the November election. This election could mark the first time since 2011 that a Republican holds the governorship in a state dominated by Democrats. Both candidates are addressing significant issues such as homelessness and affordability in their campaigns.
- ▪Steve Hilton leads the primary race with 26.9 percent of the vote, while Xavier Becerra follows closely with 25.7 percent.
- ▪Democratic billionaire Tom Steyer trails in third place with 19.8 percent of the vote.
- ▪California's primaries allow candidates from all parties to compete against one another, which is unusual compared to other states.
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News|ElectionsDemocrat and Republican go head-to-head in California governor raceCalifornia could have its first Republican governor since Arnold Schwarzenegger ended his two terms in 2011.ListenListen (4 mins)SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleinfoRepublic Steve Hilton, left, and Democrat Tom Steyer are some of the frontrunners in the crowded California governor race [Godofredo A Vasquez/AP Photo]By Al Jazeera Staff and ReutersPublished On 3 Jun 20263 Jun 2026Republican television commentator Steve Hilton and Democratic former cabinet secretary Xavier Becerra have taken an early lead in the primary race for California governor.On Tuesday, they emerged as favourites to advance to the November 3 election,…
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