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Xavier Becerra (D) and Steve Hilton (R) advance from the top-two primary for governor of California

Xavier Becerra (D) and Steve Hilton (R) advanced from the top-two primary for governor of California on June 2, 2026. Of the 61 candidates who ran in the election, Becerra, Matt Mahan (D), Katie Porter (D), Tom Steyer (D), Antonio Villaraigosa (D), Chad Bianco (R), and Hilton led in polling…

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Trump’s claims about California vote-rigging are a grim preview of November

The ‘fraud’ he sees is in the very concept of democracy, in the idea that people who don’t agree with or fawn over him might have a say, too

The Guardian - US

Who is Steve Hilton, the Briton who could become California’s next governor?

Hilton has worn many hats since he arrived in the US 14 years ago, and now faces steep odds of defeating Democratic Xavier Becerra in November

The Guardian - US

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How Xavier Becerra turned around his campaign to be California’s governor

In late March, his polling hovered near 3%, but in a stunning reversal Becerra has advanced to the general election

The Guardian - US

Xavier Becerra advances in California’s hotly contested governor’s race

Ex-US health secretary advances to general election after emerging from crowded primary in race to succeed Gavin Newsom

The Guardian - US

Xavier Becerra's First Shot as a California Governor Candidate Isn't at Tom Steyer: It's at Donald Trump

Mexican American politician Xavier Becerra has not even officially begun his general-election campaign for California governor, but he has already chosen his first target, and it isn't fellow Democrat Tom Steyer or Republican Steve Hilton: It's Donald Trump.

Latin Times

California governor’s race: DoJ sends in federal observer over slow count

Experts warn ballot-counting could drag on in primaries for governor, LA mayor and Congress, as Trump claims ‘rigging’

The Guardian - US

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After 40 Years, No One Has Produced a Workable Single-Payer Health Care Plan

Vermont passed single-payer legislation in 2011 and abandoned the plan after three years of failure. Why?

Reason

Tense governor’s race in California unsettled as vote-counting continues

State election officials continue to sift through uncounted primary ballots, which could take days or even weeks

The Guardian - US

California, Iowa Primaries Shape Key 2026 Contests As Voters Weigh Cost-Of-Living, National Issues

The latest round of state primaries unfolded against a backdrop of international conflicts, economic uncertainty and ongoing debates over trade, immigration and government spending.

International Business Times

Eric Swalwell Sexual Assault Scandal Reshapes Crucial California Governor Race

Eric Swalwell's exit from the California governor race due to a scandal has reshaped the political landscape, benefiting candidates Tom Steyer and Xavier Becerra.

International Business Times UK

Mitch McConnell statement suggests he considers Bill Pulte unfit for national intelligence director role –as it happened

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The Guardian - US

Who won the California Governor race? Early results show Steve Hilton, Xavier Becerra and Tom Steyer battling for top spots

As preliminary results emerged Tuesday night, Steve Hilton, Xavier Becerra and Tom Steyer pulled ahead of a crowded field competing to succeed Gavin Newsom, who is barred from seeking another term, according to a report by The Guardian.

The Economic Times

Trump takes a hit in nationwide primaries as voters shake up the map

Contests, spanning California, Iowa, Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico, and South Dakota, provided crucial takeaways for both major parties

The Independent UK

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The Guardian - US

California primary election results: Hilton narrowly leads as governor’s race remains too close to call

Early results show Steve Hilton, Xavier Becerra and Tom Steyer emerging in front, with many ballots to be counted

International Business Times

Democratic Primaries 2026: California Governor Race and House Battles Put Party Future on the Line

Tuesday's elections in California, Iowa, Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico, and South Dakota will determine nominees in several battleground races.

The Guardian - US

Democrats are at a huge crossroads in California governor’s race

If Tom Steyer wins, that could send positive shock waves through the Democratic party

Reason

Trump's Ennui

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The Guardian - US

Trump’s $1.8bn ‘anti-weaponization’ fund scrapped, acting attorney general Todd Blanche confirms – as it happened

Blanche confirms fund set up to compensate president’s allies will not go ahead after fierce backlash and court setbacks

The Guardian - US

Tech billionaires are spending unprecedented sums in California races. Experts say it’s the tip of the iceberg

From Google co-founder Brin spending $82m to fight a billionaire tax to Google and Meta funding a joint Super Pac, Silicon Valley is engaged in an existential fight for its political power at home

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Here are the top candidates for California governor in Tuesday's primary

California voters face a crowded ballot with 61 names during Tuesday's primary to replace outgoing Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom

The Guardian - US

California elections: governor, LA mayor and Congress at stake as the state braces for turbulence

There is little sign of clarity in the closing stretch of a campaign season for governor, Congress and LA mayor

Latin Times

MEET Xavier Becerra, the Democrat Who Could Become the First Latino Governor of California in 150 Years

Xavier Becerra is asking California voters to believe that the next governor does not need to be the loudest person in the race. He is betting that experience, biography and the promise of the California Dream can still cut through a primary dominated by billionaire spending, voter fatigue and political…

Capital & Main

Top Democratic Candidates Agree on Housing Urgency, Not the Fix

In the governor’s race, Steyer backs sweeping reforms and Becerra stresses enforcement.

The Independent UK

California’s messy governor showdown leaves Democratic voters totally split

Unlike previous high-profile contests that saw figures like Republican Arnold Schwarzenegger or Democrat Jerry Brown dominate, this election has left many voters feeling uninspired

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