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California Governor Race: Hilton, Becerra Lead

03 June 2026 16:22

Incumbents lead in California's primary elections, with Steve Hilton and Xavier Becerra ahead in the unsettled governor race. Key congressional and local races show strong leads as ballots continue to be counted.

- Steve Hilton and Xavier Becerra lead the governor race. - Incumbent Rep.

Jimmy Panetta leads with 58.3% in the 19th Congressional District. - Incumbent Rep.

Zoe Lofgren holds 52% in the 18th Congressional District. - Approximately 39,000 ballots remain uncounted.

Final results are expected as more mail-in ballots are processed, with the next update at 4 p.m.

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