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37. California counting continues in cliff-hanger primary votes, Steve Hilton out in front, Spencer Pratt still in the runni

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Thu Jun 4, 2026, 12:52 PM

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TV commentator Steve Hilton said he can overcome the odds and become California's first Republican governor in more than 15 years as he maintained his lead in the primary race on Wednesday.

Hilton and Democrat Xavier Becerra, a former Biden Cabinet secretary, have taken an early lead in what was a crowded field of more than 60 candidates vying to replace Gavin Newsom, who has served the maximum number of terms as governor.

With 58% of votes counted, Hilton was ahead with 27.6% of the vote, and Becerra had 25.6%, according to AP. Billionaire Tom Steyer, a Democrat, trailed with 19.8%.

The Associated Press has not yet projected which two candidates will advance, and the second-place spot could shift as late mail-in ballots are counted through June 9.

https://www.yahoo.com/news/politics/article/latest-election-results-california-counting-continues-in-cliff-hanger-primary-votes-steve-hilton-out-in-front-spencer-pratt-still-in-the-running-192527552.html

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California's primary for governor is undecided as candidates vie to be in the top two [View all] mahatmakanejeeves Wednesday OP

I don't understand the purpose of this "jungle" voting system. Escape Wednesday #1

Nobody "wins" yet MichMan Wednesday #2

Not an expert on CA politics. SamuelAdams Wednesday #3

Why in the world would Californians be voting Republican Dee0909 Wednesday #14

Democrats have a lot more votes combined than Hilton. LisaL Wednesday #17

There are plenty of republicans in CA jgmiller Wednesday #18

Anyone who's still voting Republican for any reason after 1/6 and everything else that's happened in the last 10 years Karasu Wednesday #28

Yep. I live in a light blue neighborhood in SoCal, in between the blue west side of the county and the red east county. chia Wednesday #34

There's more Republicans in CA SomedayKindaLove Wednesday #22

To bad the MAGA voters nationwide just done don't move enmasse to only one of the deep red states. cstanleytech Wednesday #26

Well, yeah. Because CA has the most PEOPLE in the country. The actual percentage of registered Republicans to Dems Karasu Wednesday #27

The same may be said about the democrats , in CA. bobalew Wednesday #29

CA has more GOP voters than the next two largest states obamanut2012 Wednesday #23

I'm with you! moose65 Wednesday #9

It was Schwarzenegger's brain child LeftInTX Wednesday #13

It was Abel Maldonado's baby. Arnie went along to get Maldonado's support for his budget. RockRaven Wednesday #31

It prevents run-offs by keeping the general election to two candidates instead of RockRaven Wednesday #30

"The top two Democrats are splitting about 50%" Polybius Wednesday #36

Californians Proving Mr.Bee Wednesday #4

No it isn't. The inane jungle primary distorts reality. That was another wonderful gift that Schwarzenegger lostincalifornia Wednesday #6

I don't live in California, but I think I would hate this system if I did. ShazzieB Wednesday #10

You and I are on the same page. lostincalifornia Wednesday #11

California inland is red, no surprises there. I am surprised about a couple coastal counties I didn't expect chia Wednesday #7

Like most states, the minute you leave the city it turns red. maxsolomon Wednesday #19

Never Ceases To Amaze Me Mr.Bee Wednesday #8

Wrong -- GOP love them some Steve Hilton obamanut2012 Wednesday #24

The good news is... SpankMe Wednesday #5

Betty Yee dropped out but her name was still on the ballot Zorro Wednesday #12

Thank fucking god Chad Bianco won't be on the ballot. Initech Wednesday #15

Thank you. BlueKota Wednesday #20

If Hilton wins the primary I bet the 🍊🐖💩 will endorse him and he will lose biggly in California ! kimbutgar Wednesday #16

He has already endorsd Hilton obamanut2012 Wednesday #25

But an in person rally with him would be a disaster. kimbutgar Wednesday #32

The Term Undecided makes it seem Karma13612 Wednesday #21

Pretty dumb system (IMHO) Timewas Wednesday #33

There's this. BadgerMom Wednesday #35

California counting continues in cliff-hanger primary votes, Steve Hilton out in front, Spencer Pratt still in the runni Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin 23 hrs ago #37