California election officials are in the process of counting unreported primary ballots, which may take several days or weeks. As of Thursday, the governor's race remains unresolved, with polls showing conservative pundit Steve Hilton in a narrow lead, followed by former US Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra. Billionaire Tom Steyer is currently in third place. California's primary system allows the top two candidates to advance to the general election.
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California Governor's Race Remains Unsettled as Vote-Counting Continues
California's governor's race is still undecided as election officials count unreported primary ballots, a process expected to last days or weeks. Steve Hilton leads the polls, followed by Xavier Becerra and Tom Steyer.
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Tense governor’s race in California unsettled as vote-counting continues
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California Governor's Race Remains Unsettled as Vote-Counting Continues