California primary election results: governor’s race too close to call
The California primary election results for the governor's race are still too close to call, with early results showing a tight contest among several candidates. Steve Hilton, Xavier Becerra, and Tom Steyer are currently leading, but many ballots remain to be counted. The election has been marked by a fragmented Democratic field and concerns over voter fragmentation potentially allowing two Republicans to advance to the general election.
- ▪Early results show Steve Hilton, Xavier Becerra, and Tom Steyer emerging as the top candidates in the California gubernatorial primary.
- ▪Two Democratic candidates conceded shortly after polls closed, but many ballots are still being counted.
- ▪California's 'jungle' primary system allows the top two candidates to advance regardless of party affiliation, raising concerns among voters.
15 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 14 hours. Coverage spans 3 points on the political spectrum — 6 lean left, 4 centre, 3 right.
- ▪ Hilton, Becerra lead in tight primary race for California governor - Reuters — Google News
- ▪ California governor's race narrows as Hilton, Becerra mount early leads — CBS News — Top
- ▪ Hilton, Becerra lead in tight primary race for California governor — Straits Times — World
- ▪ Ex-David Cameron adviser Steve Hilton leads California governor primary — International homepage
- ▪ Hilton, Becerra lead California governor race: Key primary election results — Al Jazeera English
- ▪ Hilton, Becerra, Steyer in early lead in California governor’s race as vote count continues — Washington Examiner
- ▪ California Governor’s Race Remains Too Close to Call — NYT — US
- ▪ Hilton, Becerra, in the lead with votes still being counted in battle for California governor — Fox News
- ▪ Hilton, Becerra take early lead in California Governor primary race — The Hindu — Top
- ▪ Democrat Xavier Becerra and Trump-Backed Steve Hilton Are Top 2 in Early Results for California Governor’s Race — TheWrap
- ▪ Xavier Becerra and Steve Hilton Lead in Early Returns for California Governor — Variety
- ▪ Hilton, Becerra take early lead in California governor primary race — Investing.com — News
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A voter in Norwalk, California on Monday. Photograph: Frederic J Brown/AFP/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenA voter in Norwalk, California on Monday. Photograph: Frederic J Brown/AFP/Getty ImagesCaliforniaCalifornia primary election results: governor’s race too close to callEarly results show Steve Hilton, Xavier Becerra and Tom Steyer emerging in front, with many ballots to be countedLauren Gambino in Los AngelesWed 3 Jun 2026 01.58 EDTLast modified on Wed 3 Jun 2026 02.00 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleThe high-stakes gubernatorial race in California remained too close to call on Tuesday night, with early results showing a tight contest in the crowded race.With many ballots still left to be counted, three candidates emerged at the top: Republican Steve Hilton and Democrats…
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