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Record Outside Money Floods California Governor's Race

28 May 2026 10:04

Record outside spending of $79.6 million has flooded California's governor's race ahead of the June 2 primary. Only 8% of ballots have been turned in, leaving many voters undecided.

- Tom Steyer has contributed $212 million of his own money to his campaign. - Most outside spending targets Steyer with attacks while boosting Xavier Becerra.

- Voters are advised to use drop boxes or vote in person by 8 p.m. on June 2.

The financial dynamics raise questions about how the frontrunners would govern if elected.

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