California gubernatorial primary
Coverage of California gubernatorial primary in the Nexus archive.
- Steyer endorses Becerra after losing California gubernatorial primary
Tom Steyer endorsed Democrat Xavier Becerra after conceding the California gubernatorial primary. Becerra and Republican Steve Hilton secured the top two spots, advancing to the general election.
- Trump abruptly ends interview with NBC: 'I've had enough'
President Trump abruptly ended an interview with NBC News’s Kristen Welker. The discussion centered on his unfounded claim that the California gubernatorial primary was rigged.
- Trump cuts off interview with Welker: ‘I’ve had enough’
President Trump abruptly ended his interview with NBC News’s Kristen Welker after discussing his claim that the California gubernatorial primary was 'rigged.' During the interview, he repeated his false assertion that the 2020 presidential election was rigged.
- California voters are eager to know who won elections. Here's why the answer is slow going
California voters are waiting for election results as tight races, including the gubernatorial and L.A. mayoral primaries, may take several more days to finalize. Election watchers note the delay is due to the competitiveness of these contests.
- Who will be California's next governor?
The 2026 California gubernatorial primary features a competitive race with Xavier Becerra surging to 28% support, Tom Steyer spending over $200 million, and Steve Hilton leading Republican contenders. The top two vote-getters will advance to the November runoff, with recent polls narrowing voter preferences to Becerra, Steyer, and Hilton.
- Bay Area voter turnout growing ahead of CA gubernatorial primary as mail-in ballots surge
Voter turnout in the Bay Area is increasing ahead of the California gubernatorial primary, with mail-in ballots surging across the state. The rise in participation is noted as a key development in the election landscape.
- Here are the top candidates for California governor in Tuesday’s primary
California’s gubernatorial primary features Xavier Becerra and Steve Hilton as top candidates, with polls showing each has about 20% support. The jungle primary system will advance the top two candidates to the general election, regardless of party affiliation. Other notable candidates include Tom Steyer, Chad Bianco, and Katie Porter.
- Arellano: Steve Hilton and Spencer Pratt need Latinos, not Trump
With the primary election less than two weeks away, Steve Hilton is leading in gubernatorial polls while Spencer Pratt is emerging as a mayoral candidate in Los Angeles. The article discusses the importance of Latino voter support in these races, positioning it against Trump-aligned politics.
- Chabria: Why now? Because that's how trauma works. Get over it
The article addresses why Eric Swalwell's accusers are coming forward weeks before the California gubernatorial primary, arguing that questioning the timing is a tactic used by predators to shift focus.
- Swalwell campaign denies ‘outrageous’ claims of inappropriate behavior
Rep. Eric Swalwell's campaign for California governor denied claims that multiple women plan to come forward with allegations of sexual misconduct against him, just weeks before the state's primary. The campaign labeled the allegations as 'false, outrageous' and stated they are being spread 27 days before the election.