The many candidates running for California governor rushed to deliver their closing arguments to voters in the race's final days before the June 2 primary.

UPDATE, 6:01 a.m.. Wednesday: Republican Steve Hilton had a lead over Democrat Xavier Becerra in the race for California governor, but only just over half of the votes have been counted in the state’s primary. Democrat Tom Steyer trailed, and while it is possible that he would break through, the remaining vote would have to […]

Democrat Tom Steyer, still hoping to compete against Democrat Xavier Becerra in November’s California gubernatorial election, has made gains in the vote count, but it may not be enough to overtake Republican Steve Hilton. The latest results after Monday’s vote drop have Hilton with 25% of the vote, and Steyer with 22.3%. Becerra, who on […]

California's crowded primary for governor remained unresolved early Wednesday after three leading candidates tested voters' appetites for an experienced politician or promises of sweeping change.

Xavier Becerra and Steve Hilton are leading the race for California governor in early returns, as they seek to advance to a November runoff, while Tom Steyer trailed in third place. It may take days before the top two finishers in the primary are known. Becerra, a former health secretary in the Biden administration, had […]