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It has been confirmed that 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.

It has been confirmed that 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% 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% 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 Associated Press called Hilton's second-place finish seven days after polls closed 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 Associated Press called Hilton's second-place finish seven days after polls closed 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.

U.S. President <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.improvethenews.org/story/2026/trump-endorses-steve-hilton-for-california-governor">Donald Trump endorsed Hilton in April</a>. 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.

U.S. President Donald Trump endorsed Hilton in April. 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.

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 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.

California has had sixteen years of one-party rule and the results speak for themselves — highest poverty rate, skyrocketing costs and crime still rising. Steve Hilton's plan cuts taxes on the first $100k earned, slashes electricity bills and ends the failed Housing First approach to homelessness. The state needs a proven outsider, not another career politician doubling down on what broke California.

California has had sixteen years of one-party rule and the results speak for themselves — highest poverty rate, skyrocketing costs and crime still rising. Steve Hilton's plan cuts taxes on the first $100k earned, slashes electricity bills and ends the failed Housing First approach to homelessness. The state needs a proven outsider, not another career politician doubling down on what broke California.

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Xavier Becerra has spent his career fighting for working Californians and has the experience and record to move the state forward. Handing the governor's mansion to a Trump-backed candidate would put California's progress at serious risk. Becerra is the clear choice to keep California on the right track and push back against federal overreach.

Xavier Becerra has spent his career fighting for working Californians and has the experience and record to move the state forward. Handing the governor's mansion to a Trump-backed candidate would put California's progress at serious risk. Becerra is the clear choice to keep California on the right track and push back against federal overreach.

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Democrats have ruled the state for sixteen years resulting in a high poverty rate, skyrocketing costs and rising crime. Hilton will cut taxes, slash electricity bills and end the failed "Housing First" approach to homelessness. The state needs a proven outsider, not another career politician doubling down on what broke California, and Hilton will make California great again.

Democrats have ruled the state for sixteen years resulting in a high poverty rate, skyrocketing costs and rising crime. Hilton will cut taxes, slash electricity bills and end the failed "Housing First" approach to homelessness. The state needs a proven outsider, not another career politician doubling down on what broke California, and Hilton will make California great again.

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Becerra has spent his career fighting for working Californians and has the experience and record to move the state forward. Handing the governor's mansion to a Trump-backed candidate would put California's progress at serious risk. Becerra is the clear choice to keep California on the right track and push back against federal overreach, especially from the president.

Becerra has spent his career fighting for working Californians and has the experience and record to move the state forward. Handing the governor's mansion to a Trump-backed candidate would put California's progress at serious risk. Becerra is the clear choice to keep California on the right track and push back against federal overreach, especially from the president.

There's a 53.1% chance that Republicans will hold the most seats in the U.S. Senate after the 2026 midterm elections, according to the Metaculus prediction community.

There's a 53.1% chance that Republicans will hold the most seats in the U.S. Senate after the 2026 midterm elections, according to the Metaculus prediction community.

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