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Republican Steve Hilton secured second place in California's gubernatorial primary, advancing to a November general election matchup against Democrat Xavier Becerra, the former Health and Human Services secretary under President Joe Biden.

Republican Steve Hilton secured second place in California's gubernatorial primary, advancing to a November general election matchup against Democrat Xavier Becerra, the former Health and Human Services secretary under President Joe Biden.

Hilton received 25.0% of the vote while Becerra led the field with 27.9%, according to the Associated Press, with 91% of ballots counted. Billionaire Tom Steyer finished third with 22.5%, ending his bid.

Hilton received 25.0% of the vote while Becerra led the field with 27.9%, according to the Associated Press, with 91% of ballots counted. Billionaire Tom Steyer finished third with 22.5%, ending his bid.

The AP called Hilton's second-place finish seven days after polls closed on June 2, reflecting California's lengthy ballot-counting process. About 80% of the state's votes are cast by mail, which takes longer to process than in-person ballots.

The AP called Hilton's second-place finish seven days after polls closed on June 2, reflecting California's lengthy ballot-counting process. About 80% of the state's votes are cast by mail, which takes longer to process than in-person ballots.

President Donald Trump endorsed Hilton in April, and the race underwent a major shift when then-frontrunner Rep. Eric Swalwell dropped out following sexual misconduct allegations, which he has denied, opening a path for Becerra to rise in the polls.

President Donald Trump endorsed Hilton in April, and the race underwent a major shift when then-frontrunner Rep. Eric Swalwell dropped out following sexual misconduct allegations, which he has denied, opening a path for Becerra to rise in the polls.

The California gubernatorial primary was the most expensive governor's race on record, with $327.6 million in ad spending and reservations. Steyer alone accounted for 63% of that total, spending more than $200 million of his own money.

The California gubernatorial primary was the most expensive governor's race on record, with $327.6 million in ad spending and reservations. Steyer alone accounted for 63% of that total, spending more than $200 million of his own money.

Hilton, a former Fox News host and one-time adviser to former British Prime Minister David Cameron, would be California's first Republican governor since Arnold Schwarzenegger's 2006 re-election if he wins in November. Registered Democrats outnumber Republicans in the state by roughly 4.6 million.

Hilton, a former Fox News host and one-time adviser to former British Prime Minister David Cameron, would be California's first Republican governor since Arnold Schwarzenegger's 2006 re-election if he wins in November. Registered Democrats outnumber Republicans in the state by roughly 4.6 million.

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Republican Steve Hilton and Democrat Xavier Becerra advanced to California's November gubernatorial general election after finishing as the top two vote-getters in the June 2 primary, with Becerra receiving 27.9% of the vote and Hilton 25.0%.

Republican Steve Hilton and Democrat Xavier Becerra advanced to California's November gubernatorial general election after finishing as the top two vote-getters in the June 2 primary, with Becerra receiving 27.9% of the vote and Hilton 25.0%.

Hilton, a former Fox News host and one-time adviser to former British Prime Minister David Cameron, was endorsed by President Donald Trump in April. Becerra previously served as California attorney general and as Health and Human Services secretary under President Joe Biden.

Hilton, a former Fox News host and one-time adviser to former British Prime Minister David Cameron, was endorsed by President Donald Trump in April. Becerra previously served as California attorney general and as Health and Human Services secretary under President Joe Biden.

Billionaire Tom Steyer, who spent more than $200 million of his own money on his campaign, finished third with 22.5% of the vote and was eliminated from the race. Steyer subsequently urged his supporters to back Becerra.

Billionaire Tom Steyer, who spent more than $200 million of his own money on his campaign, finished third with 22.5% of the vote and was eliminated from the race. Steyer subsequently urged his supporters to back Becerra.

The race was reshaped in April when Rep. Eric Swalwell dropped out and resigned from Congress following multiple sexual misconduct allegations, which he has denied. Becerra gained momentum among Democratic voters following Swalwell's exit.

The race was reshaped in April when Rep. Eric Swalwell dropped out and resigned from Congress following multiple sexual misconduct allegations, which he has denied. Becerra gained momentum among Democratic voters following Swalwell's exit.

California's gubernatorial primary became the most expensive governor's race on record, with $327.6 million in total ad spending and reservations. The state uses a nonpartisan primary system in which the top two finishers advance regardless of party affiliation.

California's gubernatorial primary became the most expensive governor's race on record, with $327.6 million in total ad spending and reservations. The state uses a nonpartisan primary system in which the top two finishers advance regardless of party affiliation.

Hilton would be California's first Republican governor since Arnold Schwarzenegger left office in 2011. He faces a steep path in November, as registered Democrats outnumber Republicans in the state by roughly 4.6 million.

Hilton would be California's first Republican governor since Arnold Schwarzenegger left office in 2011. He faces a steep path in November, as registered Democrats outnumber Republicans in the state by roughly 4.6 million.

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