California Governor's Race

A Berkeley IGS poll shows Democrat Xavier Becerra leading Republican Steve Hilton in the California governor's race as the November election approaches.

A Berkeley IGS poll indicates Democrat Xavier Becerra holds a significant lead over Republican Steve Hilton in the California governor's race as the general election campaign begins. The poll highlights Becerra's advantage entering the campaign.

Republican Steve Hilton will face Democrat Xavier Becerra in the California governor's race during the November general election.

Steve Hilton, an Ex-Fox News star, has secured a position in the California governor's race following public frustration over ballot delays.

Democrat Xavier Becerra holds a significant lead over Republican Steve Hilton in the California governor's race. Columnists question whether the candidates will focus on policy differences or discussions about Trump in the next five months.

Democrat Xavier Becerra holds a significant lead over Republican Steve Hilton in the California governor's race. The article questions whether the campaign will focus on policy differences or center on discussions about Trump.

Democrat Xavier Becerra has advanced to the general election for California governor, according to CBS News. The identity of his runoff challenger remains unclear as ballots are still being counted. Kelsi Thorud reported the update from San Francisco.

The California governor's race has become highly competitive as an 'afterthought' candidate surpasses an ex-Fox News host to lead after a significant resurgence. The candidate's unexpected rise has shifted the race's dynamics.

Xavier Becerra, a former U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary, is projected to advance to the November election in the California governor's race, according to CBS News. A second candidate in the race has not yet been projected to advance.

Nithya Raman reduced her deficit to Spencer Pratt in the Los Angeles mayor's primary, with the latest count showing Raman receiving 23,000 votes (24.9%) and Pratt 28.2%. Pratt's lead decreased from 33,000 to 20,672 votes, while Karen Bass secured 35% of the vote to qualify for the November runoff. Over 1.6 million ballots have been counted, with 543,000 remaining.

Xavier Becerra is projected to advance to the November general election in California's governor's race after narrowly trailing Republican Steve Hilton by about 8,700 votes in the primary. Becerra's campaign highlighted support from working families and unions, while Democratic billionaire Tom Steyer remained in third place. The race remains close as late Democratic votes could influence the outcome.

Polls closed Tuesday night in the California governor's race, showing Republican Steve Hilton leading with 28% as Democrat Xavier Becerra follows. Uncertainty remains despite early returns.

The California governor's race is narrowing ahead of the 2026 primary, with Steve Hilton, Xavier Becerra, and Tom Steyer identified as leading contenders to advance to November's general election based on polling data.

Katie Porter, a Democrat and former Orange County congresswoman, has conceded in the California governor's race. Her campaign was undermined by viral videos showing her berating a staffer and threatening to end an interview with a reporter.

The article provides updates on the June 2026 election results for Solano County, with additional links to results from other counties like Marin and Sonoma. Election results will be updated after polls close at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, focusing on the California governor's race and primary elections.

Contra Costa County June 2026 election results are part of a series covering multiple counties in California. Election updates will be provided after polls close at 8 p.m. Tuesday, including the California governor's race primary results.

Santa Clara County's June 2026 election results will be updated after polls close at 8 p.m. Tuesday. The article also references election results for other California counties and the California governor's race from the June 2026 primary.

A new poll indicates Democrat Tom Steyer is narrowly surpassing Republican Steve Hilton in the California governor's race for second place. The poll was released Saturday and highlights a tightening contest for the second position.

As Tuesday's primary approaches, candidates for California governor are making a final push across the Bay Area and the state. The governor's race is entering its final stretch ahead of the primary.

Two recent polls in California's governor's race show Xavier Becerra leading, with only two candidates advancing from the top three. The polls, released this week, highlight a competitive race but do not specify the other candidates in the top three.

The article provides a voter guide for the 2026 California governor's race, highlighting candidates' positions on ICE, immigration, housing, homelessness, and affordability. It outlines key policy stances without naming specific candidates.

The top candidates for California governor are actively campaigning in favorable areas to attract voters and challenge opponents as the June 2 primary election approaches.

Top California governor candidates are campaigning in supportive areas to attract voters and attack rivals as the June 2 primary nears.

Xavier Becerra, a Democratic frontrunner in the California governor's race, supports current CIF rules allowing trans student athletes to compete based on gender identity. Spencer Pratt discussed spending millions on healing crystals, which he described as a museum-grade collection lost in the Palisades Fire.

Key 2026 races are heating up in Texas, Michigan, California, and Los Angeles, including Senate contests, a governor's race, and a mayoral showdown. A new poll shows Pete Buttigieg leading among potential Democratic presidential candidates.

Billionaire Democrat Tom Steyer has spent record amounts on advertising in the California governor's race. His campaign is notable for its unprecedented financial investment, though the outcome remains uncertain.

Over $79.6 million in outside money has been donated to independent committees influencing the California governor's race ahead of the June 2 primary. Corporations, labor unions, tech titans, tribes, and special interests are major contributors.

Corporations, labor unions, tech titans, tribes, and other special interests have donated $79.6 million to independent committees aiming to influence the California governor's race ahead of the June 2 primary. This marks a record-setting amount of outside money in the race.

The Democratic Party faces internal conflict as Xavier Becerra accuses Tom Steyer of hypocrisy over his stance on PG&E, a utility giant, during the California governor's race. Becerra provided evidence to challenge Steyer's position, highlighting tensions within the party.

Former President Joe Biden has chosen not to endorse any candidate in California's competitive governor's race, a decision interpreted by some as a rebuke to Xavier Becerra, the Health and Human Services Secretary in Biden's administration.

CBS News conducted a poll analyzing California voters' perspectives on state policies ahead of the governor's primary debate. The analysis focuses on voter opinions ahead of Tuesday's debate in the race for California governor.

CBS News' latest poll indicates the California governor's race remains a wide-open contest ahead of Tuesday's debate, with primary voters undecided.

As the California governor's primary election approaches, six top candidates are set to debate tonight in the first debate since the former Rep. The debate aims to highlight their policies ahead of the upcoming election.

The California governor's race remains unpredictable due to the exit of a high-profile candidate, with Republican Steve Hilton currently leading in polls. Prediction markets and recent polling data, including from Nexstar Media Group, highlight the race's uncertainty.

Former California State Controller Betty Yee has suspended her campaign for governor, citing a lack of public support despite being a favorite among Democratic insiders. She did not endorse another candidate but reiterated her criticism of Gavin Newsom in an interview with Inside California Politics host Nikki Laurenzo.

The article discusses potential Supreme Court changes under President Trump, Eric Swalwell's entry into California's governor's race, and geopolitical tensions over the Strait of Hormuz. It also touches on the Michigan Senate race and broader political implications.

Rep. Anna Paulina Luna warns Rep. Eric Swalwell of potential criminal charges and jail time over sexual misconduct allegations. A former accuser described being drugged and raped by Swalwell, prompting a Manhattan DA investigation. Swalwell resigned from Congress and dropped out of the California governor's race amid political pressure.

Two women accused Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell of sexual harassment, describing their view of justice after publicly sharing their experiences. Swalwell, who exited the California governor's race and announced his resignation from Congress, has denied the allegations of sexual misconduct.

Rep. Eric Swalwell, a Democratic candidate in California's governor's race, has exited the race, introducing new uncertainty. His departure could shift the political dynamics in the state's upcoming election.

Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell is suspending his campaign for California governor due to sexual assault allegations. CBS News correspondent Julie Watts is reporting on the development in the state's gubernatorial race.