California Governor's Race Stays Wide Open With 22% Hilton and 21% Becerra Leading
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Updated · CalMatters · May 26
California Governor's Race Stays Wide Open With 22% Hilton and 21% Becerra Leading
8 articles · Updated · CalMatters · May 26
One week before June 2, California's governor primary remains unsettled, with 92% of voters still not having returned their ballots.
A Democratic Party poll puts Republican Steve Hilton at 22% and Democrat Xavier Becerra at 21%, with Tom Steyer third at 15% and no clear frontrunner emerging.
California's open primary sends only the top two finishers to November regardless of party, raising the possibility that two candidates from the same party could advance.
The crowded field reflects major Democrats Kamala Harris and Alex Padilla skipping the race, while former Rep. Eric Swalwell withdrew after sexual misconduct allegations.
Mail ballots must be postmarked by Election Day and received within seven days, while counties can take 30 days to count ballots before the state certifies results in 38 days.
Will California's unusual primary system produce a surprising matchup for the November election?
Can a record $162 million personal investment actually buy California's governorship?
Who has a credible plan to solve the state's deep-rooted housing and affordability crisis?