Hilton, Becerra lead California governor race: Key primary election results
The primary elections held in six US states on Tuesday have set the stage for the upcoming midterms, particularly in California where Xavier Becerra and Steve Hilton are poised for a gubernatorial showdown. Becerra, a former health secretary, has emerged as a leading candidate among Democrats, while Hilton, endorsed by Trump, focuses on housing and affordability issues. The results indicate a potential preference for continuity in California's leadership following Governor Gavin Newsom's tenure.
- ▪California voters are likely to see a November matchup between Democrat Xavier Becerra and Republican Steve Hilton for governor.
- ▪Becerra's strong performance suggests voters may prefer continuity after Newsom's administration.
- ▪In Iowa, businessman Zach Lahn won the Republican gubernatorial primary, defeating Trump-endorsed Representative Randy Feenstra.
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EXPLAINERNews|US Midterm Elections 2026Hilton, Becerra lead California governor race: Key primary election resultsCalifornia, Iowa, New Jersey, New Mexico, Montana and South Dakota held key primaries on Tuesday.ListenListen (7 mins)SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleinfoXavier Becerra and Steve Hilton [AP Photo]By Elizabeth MelimopoulosPublished On 3 Jun 20263 Jun 2026Voters in six US states headed to the polls on Tuesday for a series of primary elections, which will help shape the political landscape before November’s midterms.The contests included California’s race to replace term-limited Governor Gavin Newsom, Iowa’s open Senate and governor races, New Jersey’s closely watched House battleground, and key…
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