The California governor race is heating up with two weeks until the primary. Republican Steve Hilton and Democrat Xavier Becerra are nearly tied at 22% and 21%, while Tom Steyer trails at 15%.
Key facts: 1) The June 2 primary will likely determine the top two candidates for November. 2) Democratic operatives are boosting Hilton to avoid a Democratic-only runoff.
3) Steyer is attacking Becerra over a campaign finance scandal, though Becerra is considered a victim. 4) The top-two primary system faces criticism from both parties.
The outcome remains uncertain, with potential for surprises.