Xavier Becerra and Steve Hilton Lead in Early Returns for California Governor
Xavier Becerra and Steve Hilton are currently leading the California governor race in early returns, with Tom Steyer trailing behind. The final results may take days to determine as votes are still being counted. Each candidate has made promises regarding the state's film and TV tax credit, with Hilton proposing to eliminate the existing cap.
- ▪Becerra and Hilton are vying for the top two spots to advance to a November runoff.
- ▪Hilton currently leads with 26.6% of the vote, followed closely by Becerra at 25.9%.
- ▪Steyer, who is in third place, has received support from the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees.
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Home Politics News Jun 2, 2026 9:45pm PT Xavier Becerra and Steve Hilton Lead in Early Returns for California Governor By Gene Maddaus Plus Icon Gene Maddaus Senior Media Writer @GeneMaddaus Latest Nithya Raman Calls on Governor Candidates to Back Uncapped Film Credits 4 days ago Keanu Reeves Seeks Leniency for Director Who Faces Years in Prison for Swindling Netflix Out of $11 Million 6 days ago L.A. Mayor Karen Bass Doesn’t Seem Too Worried About Reality Star Spencer Pratt 6 days ago See All Getty/CNN Xavier Becerra and Steve Hilton are leading the race for California governor in early returns, as they seek to advance to a November runoff, while Tom Steyer trailed in third place. It may take days before the top two finishers in the primary are known.
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