The Big Picture
Steve Hilton and Xavier Becerra are leading in California's gubernatorial primary race, with votes still being counted. The outcome of the election remains unsettled as the counting process continues. Other candidates, such as Tom Steyer, face potential elimination.
Key Facts
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Steve Hilton and Xavier Becerra are leading the California governor's primary.
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Vote counting is ongoing in the California governor's primary.
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The California governor's race is currently unsettled.
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Tom Steyer faces potential elimination.
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Donald Trump congratulated Steve Hilton.
How Media Is Covering This
4 articles · 4 angles“Highlights Donald Trump's congratulatory message to Steve Hilton regarding his lead in the California governor's race, while acknowledging the election is not yet decided.”
Hilton and Becerra lead California's unsettled governor's race; Steyer faces elimination
Read more“Covers the unsettled nature of California's governor's race, with Hilton and Becerra in the lead and Steyer facing elimination.”
Republican Hilton, Democrat Becerra lead California governor primary
Read more“States that Republican Steve Hilton and Democrat Xavier Becerra are leading the California gubernatorial primary as votes are still being counted.”
Why It Matters
Other candidates in the race, including Tom Steyer, are facing the possibility of elimination based on the current vote tallies. The outcome of the primary will determine who advances in the race for California governor.
Donald Trump has congratulated Steve Hilton on his leading position in the race, although the election has not yet been officially called.
