Democrat and Republican go head-to-head in California governor race

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Coverage diverges in the emphasis placed on candidates and the tone of the race. Al Jazeera and the New York Times focus on the historical significance and the competitive nature of the race, highlighting the implications for both parties.…

Al Jazeera Staff· Jun 3, 2026 · 9:08 AM UTC ·3 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 33 views

Democrat and Republican go head-to-head in California governor race

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The California governor race is heating up as Republican Steve Hilton and Democrat Xavier Becerra emerge as frontrunners for the November election. This election could mark the first time since 2011 that a Republican holds the governorship in a state dominated by Democrats. Both candidates are addressing significant issues such as homelessness and affordability in their campaigns.

Key facts

▪Steve Hilton leads the primary race with 26.9 percent of the vote, while Xavier Becerra follows closely with 25.7 percent.
▪Democratic billionaire Tom Steyer trails in third place with 19.8 percent of the vote.
▪California's primaries allow candidates from all parties to compete against one another, which is unusual compared to other states.

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▪ California Had the Most Expensive Governor’s Race in U.S. History. It’s Still Not Over. — NYT — US
▪ Good News in the California Governor's Race — RedState

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News|ElectionsDemocrat and Republican go head-to-head in California governor raceCalifornia could have its first Republican governor since Arnold Schwarzenegger ended his two terms in 2011.ListenListen (4 mins)SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleinfoRepublic Steve Hilton, left, and Democrat Tom Steyer are some of the frontrunners in the crowded California governor race [Godofredo A Vasquez/AP Photo]By Al Jazeera Staff and ReutersPublished On 3 Jun 20263 Jun 2026⁠Republican television commentator Steve Hilton and Democratic former cabinet secretary Xavier Becerra have taken an early lead in the primary race for California governor.On Tuesday, they emerged as favourites to advance to the November 3 election,…

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