In a significant development for California’s political landscape, Republican Steve Hilton and Democrat Xavier Becerra have emerged as the leading candidates in the gubernatorial race, according to unofficial results from the recent primary. Both candidates will now advance to the general election scheduled for November 3.
Primary Results
With 49% of precincts partially reporting, Hilton secured 26.8% of the vote, while Becerra followed closely with 25.8%. The race saw a crowded field, with billionaire philanthropist Tom Steyer, a Democrat, receiving 19.7% of the vote. Other notable candidates included Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco, a Republican, with 11.4%, and former U.S. Representative Katie Porter, a Democrat, with 5%.
Hilton, known for his previous role as a Fox News Channel personality and political advisor in the United Kingdom, represents a conservative voice in the race. Becerra, a former U.S. Representative and California Attorney General, also served as the U.S. Secretary for Health & Human Services under the Biden administration.
Attorney General Race
In the race for California Attorney General, Democratic incumbent Rob Bonta and Republican Michael E. Gates will advance to the general election. Bonta leads with 53.8% of the vote, while Gates, a former deputy U.S. attorney and city attorney for Huntington Beach, garnered 41.7%. Green Party candidate Marjorie Mikels received 4.5% of the vote.
The primary featured a total of 61 candidates for governor, with a significant number of them running as ‘no party preference.’ The Democratic Party fielded 24 candidates, while the Republican Party had 12. Additionally, there was one Libertarian and one Peace and Freedom candidate.
Looking Ahead
As the general election approaches, voters in California will have the opportunity to decide between two distinct visions for the state’s future. The outcome of this election could have significant implications for California’s policies and governance.
Original reporting: KTBS 3 (Shreveport) — read the source article.
