The Big Picture
Steve Hilton and Xavier Becerra are leading in California's gubernatorial primary election as votes continue to be counted. The race remains unsettled, with the final outcome yet to be determined. President Trump has congratulated Hilton on his leading position in the race.
Key Facts
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Steve Hilton and Xavier Becerra are leading the California gubernatorial primary.
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Vote counting is ongoing.
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The race has not yet been called.
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President Trump congratulated Steve Hilton.
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Tom Steyer faces potential elimination.
How Media Is Covering This
3 articles · 3 angles“The Hill reports on President Trump's congratulatory message to Steve Hilton for leading the California governor's race, even though the outcome is not yet official.”
Hilton and Becerra lead California's unsettled governor's race; Steyer faces elimination
Read more“The Los Angeles Times frames the story around the unsettled nature of California's governor's race, with Hilton and Becerra in the lead, and mentions Tom Steyer's potential elimination.”
Republican Hilton, Democrat Becerra lead California governor primary
Read more“United Press International highlights Steve Hilton and Xavier Becerra as the leaders in the California governor primary, noting that votes are still being counted.”
Why It Matters
President Trump has publicly congratulated Steve Hilton on his leading position in the race for California governor. The outcome of the election is still considered unsettled as the remaining votes are tallied.
The Los Angeles Times also reported that Tom Steyer faces potential elimination from the race. The final results are pending the completion of the vote count.
