Steyer and Becerra Lead Crowded California Governor Primary as Results Begin
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With Gavin Newsom term-limited, California’s 2026 governor primary features a crowded field, led by Democrat Xavier Becerra and billionaire Tom Steyer, with Republican Steve Hilton also contending; the top two finishers, regardless of party, advance to the general. The live results show 0.0% counted so far in many counties, with about 8.5 million votes still expected to be cast as counties report tallies.
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