Polls and early vote-count reporting indicate California’s 2026 governor primary is effectively a three-way contest among Democrats Xavier Becerra and Tom Steyer and Republican Steve Hilton. Multiple outlets describe Becerra as taking or holding an early lead, while Hilton and Steyer compete closely for the second qualifying spot that advances to the November general election. CBS News and other coverage characterise the race as narrowing, with the top contenders emerging clearly in polling data. Newsweek reports that Becerra and Steyer, along with Hilton, are locked in a tight fight for the two available positions. Courthouse News similarly notes Hilton and Becerra move into an early advantage, while Steyer trails in third even as millions of votes remain uncounted. The Washington Post and World & Nation frame the contest as a battle over who will finish ahead of the others as votes continue to be tallied. Across sources, the overall picture is consistent: a clear top three in the nonpartisan primary, with Becerra leading and Hilton and Steyer disputing second place amid a still-slow count.
Polls and early results show Becerra, Hilton, and Steyer in tight California governor primary race
Polls and early vote-count reporting indicate California’s 2026 governor primary is effectively a three-way contest among Democrats Xavier Becerra and Tom Steyer and Republican Steve Hilton. Multiple...
- Xavier Becerra, Steve Hilton, and Tom Steyer are the leading contenders in California’s governor primary.
- Becerra is reported as leading in polls and/or early vote counts.
- Hilton and Steyer are competing closely for the second spot that advances to the general election.
- Outlets note the vote count is ongoing and that millions of votes are still being tallied.
- The primary is described as unusually expensive, with the race portrayed as tight among the top three.
Tom Steyer, a top progressive candidate for California governor, endorsed Democrat Xavier Becerra on Tuesday evening after conceding his loss in the state’s primary contest. Becerra and Republican candidate Steve Hilton received the top two spots in the gubernatorial primary, Decision Desk HQ projected on Monday. They are set to face off for California’s top...
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