As of June 3, 2026, the race for California governor remains competitive, with nearly 60% of the votes counted. Republican candidate Steve Hilton is currently leading, followed closely by Democrat Xavier Becerra, the former health secretary. Tom Steyer, a billionaire environmental activist, is in third place. The vote counting process is ongoing and may take several days or weeks to complete.
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California Governor's Race Shows Tight Competition with 60% of Votes Counted
The California governor's race is closely contested, with Republican Steve Hilton leading and Democrat Xavier Becerra in second place as nearly 60% of the votes have been counted. The counting process is expected to continue for several days or weeks.
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California governor’s race deadlocked with nearly 60% of the votes counted
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