Three days after the primary election in California, key races, including the governor's race, remain too close to call. Experts indicate that the counting of votes could extend for several days. As of Friday morning, conservative pundit Steve Hilton was leading with approximately 60% of ballots counted. He is followed by Xavier Becerra, a former US Health and Human Services Secretary, with billionaire Tom Steyer trailing behind. The top two candidates will advance to the general election scheduled for November.
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California Governor's Race Remains Unresolved as Vote Counting Continues
As of June 5, 2026, the California governor's race remains undecided with ongoing vote counting. Steve Hilton leads with about 60% of ballots counted, followed closely by Xavier Becerra and Tom Steyer. Experts suggest that the counting process may take several more days.
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