Power ShiftWednesday, June 3, 2026

California Gubernatorial Primaries Highlight Xavier Becerra, Steve Hilton, and Tom Steyer

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•Steve Hilton (Republican) leads initially in California's crowded governor race.
•Xavier Becerra, Steve Hilton, and Tom Steyer emerge as leading candidates in polls.
•The primary focuses heavily on addressing California's high cost of living.
•California's open-primary system could allow two Republicans, or a split vote, to advance.
•Key counties are under observation to predict potential election outcomes.

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New York Times

California governor's race: Steve Hilton leads in first returns

Nypost

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