California's 2026 gubernatorial primary remains too close to call as late ballots continue to be counted. - Republican Steve Hilton leads with over 1.38 million votes, followed by Democrat Xavier Becerra with over 1.26 million.
- Democratic candidate Tom Steyer trails with over 979,000 votes but refuses to concede. - Other candidates, including Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco, have fallen behind, while several Democrats have dropped out.
The outcome will determine the top two candidates for the November general election.