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August 12, 2026
Becerra, Hilton offer promises on AI, gas prices, healthcare — and starkly contrasting views
The two candidates for California governor came to Sacramento offering policy agendas that were both sweeping and vague. Both were quick to belittle the promises by their rival.
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June 26, 2026
Controversial billionaire tax will appear on November ballot
Proponents of a controversial billionaire tax pledge to make sure it appears on the November ballot to backfill federal healthcare funds.
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June 10, 2026
Why Tom Steyer's $216-million gubernatorial bid failed
Despite spending a record-shattering amount of his wealth on his run for governor, Steyer failed to win enough votes in last week's primary to advance to the November general election.
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June 9, 2026
Becerra and Hilton spar about electoral integrity as Trump claims California elections are rigged
As Trump pushed unfounded claims that California's elections are rigged, the security of the ballot box became a flash point in the governor's race.
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June 6, 2026
Becerra advances to November, moves closer to becoming California's first elected Latino governor
Democrat Xavier Becerra consolidated Democratic support to advance in a bitter primary to become California's next governor, while the second spot remains up for grabs.
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June 1, 2026
Steyer and Hilton scrap for second top spot in tight Tuesday governor's race primary
Democratic billionaire Tom Steyer and GOP strategist Steve Hilton are battling for second place in Tuesday's gubernatorial primary after former Biden Cabinet secretary Xavier Becerra surged to the ...
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May 29, 2026
Becerra leads governor's race, with Hilton and Steyer in tight contest for second spot, poll finds
On the cusp of California's gubernatorial primary, voters are closely split among three candidates to succeed Gov. Gavin Newsom, according to a new poll.
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May 26, 2026
Record-setting outside money pouring into California governor's race
Corporations, labor unions, tech titans, tribes and other special interests have donated $79.6 million to independent committees focused on swaying the volatile California governor's race ahead of ...
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May 19, 2026
Hilton and Becerra lead in a tightening race in final weeks of California governor's campaign, poll shows
Despite handwringing among Democrats about being shut out of the governor's race, a new poll by the state party suggests the two candidates most likely to emerge after the June primary are Republic...
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May 19, 2026
Billionaire Tom Steyer's $192.4-million self-funded California gubernatorial bid shatters records
Billionaire Tom Steyer shatters spending record in California governor's race -- and may be the first successful self-funder
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