Matt Mahan conceded the governor's race shortly after the polls closed on Wednesday. The early results indicated a significant lead for Republican candidate Steve, while Democrat Xavier Becerra was also in the race. This outcome follows a period of speculation regarding the election dynamics between moderate Democrats and Republicans.
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Matt Mahan concedes governor's race shortly after polls close
Matt Mahan conceded the governor's race shortly after polls closed on June 3, 2026. Early results showed a lead for Republican candidate Steve, with Democrat Xavier Becerra also participating in the election.
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