The Guardian · California · Original story
California primary election results: governor’s race too close to call
Early results show Steve Hilton, Xavier Becerra and Tom Steyer emerging in front, with many ballots to be counted
The high-stakes gubernatorial race in California remained too close to call on Tuesday night, with early results showing a tight contest in the crowded race.
With many ballots still left to be counted, three candidates emerged at the top: the Republican Steve Hilton and the Democrats Xavier Becerra and Tom Steyer. And results were clear enough that two Democratic candidates – the San Jose mayor, Matt Mahan, and the former Los Angeles mayor Antonio Villaraigosa – conceded the race shortly after polls closed.
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Lauren Gambino in Los Angeles · Tue, Jun 2, 2026, 10:58 PM
California | The Guardian
Early results show Steve Hilton, Xavier Becerra and Tom Steyer emerging in front, with many ballots to be counted
The high-stakes gubernatorial race in California remained too close to call on Tuesday night, with early results showing a tight contest in the crowded race.
With many ballots still left to be counted, three candidates emerged at the top: the Republican Steve Hilton and the Democrats Xavier Becerra and Tom Steyer. And results were clear enough that two Democratic candidates – the San Jose mayor, Matt Mahan, and the former Los Angeles mayor Antonio Villaraigosa – conceded the race shortly after polls closed.
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