Steve Hilton and Xavier Becerra Advance to California Governor Runoff

The Guardian • 10 Jun 02:01

Former UK political adviser and Fox News commentator Steve Hilton advanced to the November gubernatorial race in California, where he will face Democrat Xavier Becerra after finishing second in the June primary.

AP News • 10 Jun 00:55

Democrat Xavier Becerra and Republican former Fox News commentator Steve Hilton have secured spots on the November ballot for California governor, facing issues such as housing affordability and high living costs.

BBC • 10 Jun 00:08

Former UK adviser Steve Hilton has qualified for the November California governor race, surpassing Democratic billionaire Tom Steyer in the June primary.

NBC News • 09 Jun 23:39

Former Fox News host Steve Hilton and former Health and Human Services secretary Xavier Becerra have secured the top two spots in California's top-two primary and will face each other in the November gubernatorial election.

AP News • 06 Jun 05:27

Xavier Becerra, a Democrat and former state attorney general, has advanced to the general election for California governor, positioning himself as an experienced candidate amid a competitive race.

NPR • 06 Jun 00:42

Xavier Becerra has secured the top position on California's ballot for governor, while the identity of his November challenger remains unclear as millions of votes are still being counted.

The Guardian • 04 Jun 10:42

The race for California's governorship remains unresolved with state election officials still counting ballots, a process that could extend for weeks.

BBC • 03 Jun 15:32

Steve Hilton and Xavier Becerra are leading the California gubernatorial primary race as ballot counting continues, with a significant number of mail-in votes yet to be tallied.

CalMatters • 03 Jun 12:41

In California's primary election, Democrat Xavier Becerra and Republican Steve Hilton are on track to face each other in the gubernatorial race, while concerns of a Democratic shutout were averted.

The Guardian • 03 Jun 10:10

Early results from California's gubernatorial primary indicate a close contest among candidates Steve Hilton, Xavier Becerra, and Tom Steyer, with many ballots still left to be counted.

NPR • 03 Jun 08:14

Vote counting continues in California's primary election for governor, with Democrat Xavier Becerra and Republican Steve Hilton leading, while Democrat Tom Steyer trails in third position.

NBC News • 02 Jun 21:44

The race for California's 2026 gubernatorial primary is crowded, with significant candidates emerging as Democrats and Republicans prepare for a competitive election.

The New York Times • 02 Jun 16:29

California voters are participating in nonpartisan primaries that will determine candidates for the November gubernatorial election, featuring a diverse array of contenders including influential Democrats and a Republican endorsed by former President Trump.

AP News • 31 May 04:02

California's primary features 61 candidates vying to succeed Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom, with significant support coalescing around a few key figures. The race reflects various political ideologies and strategies amid a politically diverse electorate.

Los Angeles Times • 31 May 02:24

Xavier Becerra leads the California gubernatorial primary with 28% support, followed closely by Tom Steyer at 22% and Steve Hilton at 21%, according to a recent poll released before the election.

ABC7 Los Angeles • 30 May 01:01

Former California attorney general Xavier Becerra maintains a lead in recent polls for the upcoming governor's primary, while the race for second place remains competitive.

KQED • 29 May 19:45

A recent poll shows Xavier Becerra leading in the California governor race, followed closely by Steve Hilton and Tom Steyer, indicating a potential for two Democrats to advance to the general election.

Los Angeles Times • 29 May 04:19

A recent poll indicates Xavier Becerra leads among candidates for California's governorship, with Steve Hilton and Tom Steyer in close contention for the second spot as the primary approaches.

AP News • 28 May 04:30

The California gubernatorial primary faces a lack of enthusiasm among Democratic voters as they navigate a crowded candidate field days before the election.

KQED • 28 May 04:00

A recent survey by the Public Policy Institute of California shows Becerra and Hilton as the leading candidates ahead of the state's gubernatorial primary, with implications for a potential top-two runoff in November.