California Governor's Race Results: County-by-County Live Map
Ballot data shows Democrats trailing Republicans 18% to 21% as thousands of outstanding votes could still change the field, strategists said.
- California voters head to polls on Tuesday for the June 2, 2026, primary election to determine which two gubernatorial candidates advance to the November general election.
- The race to replace outgoing Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom is unusually open, with Democrats trailing in early returns as Republicans seek to capitalize on widespread voter dissatisfaction.
- Data from Political Data Inc. shows Republicans returned more ballots than Democrats as of Friday, though analysts expect a late 'blue surge' that could shift the outcome.
- Health Secretary Xavier Becerra leads the field with 28% support, while Tom Steyer and Donald Trump-endorsed Steve Hilton battle for the second spot in a crowded race.
- California's 'jungle primary' system allows the top two candidates to advance regardless of party affiliation, meaning final results could take days or weeks to fully resolve.
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Dissecting Tuesday's primaries: An upset in Iowa and clashes in California
Results from Tuesday night's primary elections across the country are starting to trickle in, from an upset in Iowa to some hotly contested clashes in California.Here's the latest:CALIFORNIA'S NEXT GOVERNOR?California's gubernatorial race remains too early to call with many ballots still left to be counted.Three candidates have emerged at the top of the California governor's race: Republican and former Fox News host Steve Hilton, as well as Demo…
California's primary for governor is undecided as candidates vie to be in the top two
SAN FRANCISCO — The primary election for California governor is too close to call, with vote counting continuing Wednesday. Democrat Xavier Becerra and Republican business executive Steve Hilton lead the field with Democrat Tom Steyer in third place.In California’s unusual primary system, all candidates, regardless of party, appear on a single ballot open to any registered voter. The top two candidates then move on to the general election, even …
The results of California’s 2026 governor’s election are already known. Find out who won, how the election took place, and who will face it again on November 3rd.
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