Democrats Hesitate at the Ballot Box Amid California Governor Runoff Fears

TL;DR
California’s crowded gubernatorial primary has Democrats delaying their ballots for strategic reasons, wary that two Republicans could advance in the jungle primary. Polls show Xavier Becerra leading, with Steve Hilton and Tom Steyer close behind, prompting voters to weigh choices to avoid a Republican‑leaning November runoff.
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