Hilton, Becerra, in the lead with votes still being counted in battle for California governor
Steve Hilton and Xavier Becerra are leading in the early returns for the California gubernatorial election. Hilton, a Republican backed by Donald Trump, emphasizes the need for change in the state. Becerra, a Democrat and former attorney general, aims to make history as California's first Latino governor if elected.
- ▪Steve Hilton and Xavier Becerra were leading in unofficial early returns for the California gubernatorial election.
- ▪Hilton is a Republican candidate backed by President Donald Trump, while Becerra is a former California attorney general.
- ▪If elected, Becerra would become California's first Latino governor since 1875.
15 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 14 hours. Coverage spans 3 points on the political spectrum — 7 lean left, 4 centre, 2 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
- ▪ California primary election results: governor’s race too close to call — World news | The Guardian
- ▪ 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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Gubernatorial Hilton, Becerra, in the lead with votes still being counted in battle for California governor 'Change Is coming': Surge by Trump-backed Hilton lifts Republican gubernatorial candidate towards November showdown in California By Paul Steinhauser Fox News Published June 3, 2026 3:12am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Republican gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton tells Fox News Digital ‘change is coming to California’ Steve Hilton, the GOP gubernatorial candidate in California who is likely to advance to the general election, speaks exclusively with Fox News Digital after his primary night speech.
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