Xavier Becerra and Steve Hilton Lead in Early Returns for California Governor
Xavier Becerra and Steve Hilton are currently leading the California governor race in early returns, with Tom Steyer trailing behind. The final results may take days to determine as votes are still being counted. Each candidate has made promises regarding the state's film and TV tax credit, with Hilton proposing to eliminate the existing cap.
- ▪Becerra and Hilton are vying for the top two spots to advance to a November runoff.
- ▪Hilton currently leads with 26.6% of the vote, followed closely by Becerra at 25.9%.
- ▪Steyer, who is in third place, has received support from the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees.
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
- ▪ 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
- ▪ Hilton, Becerra take early lead in California governor primary race — Investing.com — News
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Home Politics News Jun 2, 2026 9:45pm PT Xavier Becerra and Steve Hilton Lead in Early Returns for California Governor By Gene Maddaus Plus Icon Gene Maddaus Senior Media Writer @GeneMaddaus Latest Nithya Raman Calls on Governor Candidates to Back Uncapped Film Credits 4 days ago Keanu Reeves Seeks Leniency for Director Who Faces Years in Prison for Swindling Netflix Out of $11 Million 6 days ago L.A. Mayor Karen Bass Doesn’t Seem Too Worried About Reality Star Spencer Pratt 6 days ago See All Getty/CNN Xavier Becerra and Steve Hilton are leading the race for California governor in early returns, as they seek to advance to a November runoff, while Tom Steyer trailed in third place. It may take days before the top two finishers in the primary are known.
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