California's gubernatorial primary concluded Tuesday with a crowded field of candidates and no clear front-runner. The top two finishers advance to November.
- Key issues: high cost of living, gas prices ($6.08/gal), median home price ($775,000), and electricity rates. - Top Democrats: Xavier Becerra, Tom Steyer, Katie Porter, Matt Mahan.
Top Republicans: Steve Hilton, Chad Bianco. - Results may take days or weeks due to mail-in ballot counting.
The election marks a shift from recent races featuring political superstars like Arnold Schwarzenegger and Gavin Newsom.