Early results from the California gubernatorial primary election indicate a close contest among the leading candidates. As of Wednesday morning, Republican candidate Steve Hilton is in the lead with 28% of the votes counted, followed closely by Democrats Xavier Becerra and Tom Steyer. Many ballots remain to be counted, leaving the final outcome uncertain.
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California Primary Election Results Show Tight Race for Governor
The California gubernatorial primary election results show a tight race with Steve Hilton leading at 28%, followed by Xavier Becerra and Tom Steyer. Many ballots are still to be counted, making the final outcome unclear.
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California primary election results: Hilton narrowly leads as governor’s race remains too close to call
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