Key California primary races remain too close to call as vote-counting continues
Key primary races in California remain undecided as vote counting continues. Steve Hilton leads the governor's race, while the outcome for the Los Angeles mayoral race is still unclear. Experts predict that the counting process may take several days, with many ballots still to be tallied.
- ▪Steve Hilton is narrowly leading the California governor's race with about 60% of ballots counted.
- ▪Los Angeles mayor Karen Bass is confirmed to advance, but her opponent is yet to be determined.
- ▪Experts believe many untallied votes will lean Democratic, as Republicans tend to vote early.
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Candidates Steve Hilton, Xavier Becerra and Tom Steyer talk at the end of a debate in the race for governor of California, hosted by the San Francisco Examiner and CBS, in San Francisco, California, on 14 May 2026. Photograph: Carlos Barría/ReutersView image in fullscreenCandidates Steve Hilton, Xavier Becerra and Tom Steyer talk at the end of a debate in the race for governor of California, hosted by the San Francisco Examiner and CBS, in San Francisco, California, on 14 May 2026.
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