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politics2 months ago•12 min saved

Trump-backed Hilton advances to CA governor showdown with Becerra

Trump-endorsed Steve Hilton clinched a top spot in California’s gubernatorial primary and will face Democrat Xavier Becerra in November, setting up a high-stakes race pitting Hilton’s tax-cutting, MAGA-aligned stance against Becerra’s immigrant protections and long government record. Billionaire Tom Steyer finished third and urged Californians to unite behind Becerra. Early tallies gave Becerra a slight edge over Hilton, highlighting a sharp policy contrast as the two veterans prepare for the general election.

via Los Angeles Times|

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politics2 months ago•3 min saved

Trump-backed Steve Hilton advances to November in California governor race

Trump-backed British-born strategist Steve Hilton advanced to California’s November governor race by finishing in the top two in the nonpartisan primary, setting up a contest against Democrat Xavier Becerra; Hilton led early counts but late mail ballots shifted momentum to Becerra, illustrating the uphill path Hilton faces in a heavily Democratic state.

via The Guardian|

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politics2 months ago•3 min saved

Hilton Seeks Upset as Becerra Heads California Governor’s Race

Republican Steve Hilton advances to the California governor’s race general election to face Democrat Xavier Becerra; with 88% of votes counted, Becerra leads Hilton 28% to 25%, while Steyer is roughly at 23% and Chad Bianco remains in double digits. Because California relies on mail-in ballots, results could take weeks, helping Hilton as he enters a race in a state that has not elected a Republican governor in 20 years; Hilton is Trump-endorsed and contends with a rising Becerra in a Democratic-leaning state.

via NBC News|

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politics2 months ago•5 min saved

Becerra’s unlikely comeback reshapes California’s governor race

Xavier Becerra, who started the California governor race with weak polling and little excitement, surged to the top after former Rep. Eric Swalwell dropped out amid misconduct allegations, leveraging his resume, Latino background, and working-class appeal to bolster support and advance to the general election. If he wins in November, he would be California’s first Latino governor since 1875, but the final lineup remains unsettled as ballots continue to be tallied and the top-two race solidifies against possible opponents like Hilton or Steyer.

via The Guardian|

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politics2 months ago•10 min saved

Becerra clinches runoff spot, poised to become California’s first elected Latino governor

Democratic candidate Xavier Becerra clinched one of the top two spots in California’s gubernatorial primary, setting up a November showdown with Republican Steve Hilton and potentially making him the state’s first elected Latino governor, in a race shaped by Swalwell’s scandal fallout and California’s top-two primary system.

via Los Angeles Times|

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politics2 months ago•20 min saved

California primary night: Becerra, Hilton lead governor race as LA mayor contest tightens

Live CBS News updates show early momentum for Xavier Becerra and Steve Hilton in the California governor race, with Spencer Pratt challenging Karen Bass in the Los Angeles mayoral contest; Porter concedes not advancing, while Scott Wiener and Derek Tran are projected to advance in their congressional races as results continue and more ballots are counted over the coming days.

via CBS News|

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politics2 months ago•7 min saved

Becerra's unlikely ascent shakes up California's governor race

Xavier Becerra jumped from a late entrant to the frontrunner in California's governor race after Eric Swalwell dropped out amid misconduct allegations, aided by a major ad buy and a calm, experience-focused message. A recent UC Berkeley/LA Times poll puts him at 25% with Hilton at 21% and Steyer at 19%, signaling a dramatic shift as the primary nears. His surge has been linked by some to an organic social-media push—though a Steyer-linked report cited a network of fake accounts amplifying Becerra online, which his campaign denies. Supporters emphasize his long government record and steadiness, while rivals contend the momentum could reverse.

via Los Angeles Times|

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politics2 months ago•7 min saved

UK political disruptor Steve Hilton targets California governor’s runoff

Steve Hilton, once a central figure in David Cameron’s rise and a later Fox News host, is vying for a top-two slot in California’s gubernatorial primary, potentially breaking new ground for a British strategist in U.S. politics. Polls have him near or tied with Democrat Xavier Becerra, and even if he loses in November, advancing to the runoff would give him a platform to push his disruption-focused agenda. Critics question whether his campaign success translates into effective governance, while supporters argue his unorthodox approach could shake up California’s entrenched politics.

via politico.eu|

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california-politics2 months ago•10 min saved

California’s 2026 governor race grapples with immigration and housing costs

With the June 2 primary looming, candidates outline markedly different strategies on immigration, housing and affordability: Xavier Becerra champions immigrant protections and housing affordability measures; Chad Bianco pushes hardline immigration enforcement and deregulation of building rules; Steve Hilton backs CEQA reform and tax relief to accelerate housing; Tom Steyer seeks to curb ICE’s power and overhaul housing regulations; Katie Porter supports sanctuary policies and aggressive housing incentives; Matt Mahan promotes cheaper, faster construction; Tony Thurmond envisions millions of new homes on surplus land plus homelessness services; Antonio Villaraigosa pushes CEQA reform and expanded permanent supportive housing via Homekey; alongside varied approaches to entertainment-industry incentives and data transparency, the race highlights California’s ongoing tradeoffs between immigrant protections, housing supply and cost of living.

via Los Angeles Times|

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politics2 months ago•2 min saved

Becerra tops CA governor poll as Hilton narrows gap ahead of primary

A PPIC poll ahead of California's June 2 primary shows Xavier Becerra at 23% and Steve Hilton at 20%, followed by Tom Steyer at 15%, Chad Bianco at 13%, and Katie Porter at 12%; no other candidates reach double digits. The top two vote-getters will advance to November, and while two Democrats could still win, current momentum favors Becerra and Hilton.

via ABC7 Los Angeles|

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Steyer shatters ad-spending record in California governor race

Tom Steyer has broken ad-spending records in California's governor race, signaling a high-stakes contest with heavy investment in campaign ads.

via AP News|

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california-politics3 months ago•10 min saved

Becerra Under Fire as CA Governor Debate Turns on Campaign Scandal

Former U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra faced a barrage of attacks at a contentious 90-minute California governor debate, amid his former campaign manager’s federal guilty plea, while Republicans coalesced behind Steve Hilton and Democrats remained divided between Becerra and Tom Steyer as they debated affordability, housing, climate and healthcare ahead of the June 2 primary.

via Los Angeles Times|

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politics3 months ago•10 min saved

Becerra’s front-runner halo dims under scrutiny in California race

Xavier Becerra’s rise as California’s Democratic front-runner has intensified focus on his communication weaknesses, muddled policy responses, and a corruption case involving aides; while he remains ahead in polls, rivals’ attacks and a surge of negative advertising test his steadiness and messaging ahead of the June primary, potentially shaping a tougher general-election fight against a GOP candidate.

via Politico|

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politics3 months ago•2 min saved

San Francisco Hosts Key California Governor Debate — Here's How to Watch

A 90-minute California governor’s debate will be staged in San Francisco in a CBS News California–San Francisco Examiner event at the Julia Morgan Ballroom. Seven candidates (Xavier Becerra, Chad Bianco, Steve Hilton, Matt Mahan, Katie Porter, Tom Steyer, Antonio Villaraigosa) will be moderated by Ryan Yamamoto, Tom Wait and Schuyler Hudak Prionas, with a format that lets candidates question each other and covers real-world voter challenges. It will air at 5:30 p.m. PT on CBS-owned stations in the Bay Area, Los Angeles and Sacramento (pre-show at 5:00 p.m.), with post-debate analysis through 7:30 p.m. It also streams on CBS platforms, YouTube, and CBS apps (Paramount+, Roku, Pluto TV) and on KION for Monterey Bay.

via CBS News|

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politics3 months ago•9 min saved

Becerra aide pleads guilty to campaign fund theft, roiling California governor race

Sean McCluskie, a longtime adviser to Xavier Becerra, pleaded guilty to stealing about $225,000 from one of Becerra’s dormant campaign accounts; prosecutors say the scheme involved other consultants and an FBI sting, while Becerra has not been charged. With his gubernatorial bid under scrutiny, rivals argue the case could jeopardize his campaign and potentially help Republican contenders.

via Los Angeles Times|

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