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California Governor’s Race Remains Too Close to Call

Jun 3, 2026Center Left

Steve Hilton, a Republican, and Xavier Becerra, a Democrat, were leading in election night returns. Tom Steyer, another Democrat, urged patience as more votes were being counted.

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