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Latest line: A good week for Xavier Becerra, a bad week for Tom Steyer

Xavier Becerra, a Democrat and former state attorney general, surged from single digits to win California's governor's race primary, facing Republican Steve Hilton. Tom Steyer, a San Francisco billionaire, spent a record $216 million to finish third after a failed $342 million presidential bid. Republican David Valadao won his primary but with only 41% of the vote, signaling potential Democratic gains in Congress.

read1 min publishedJun 14, 2026

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Trinity Audioplayer ready...#### Xavier Becerra Democratic former state attorney general comes from single digits to win governor’s race primary and will face Republican former Fox News host Steve Hilton. No Republican has won statewide office since 2006.

Tom Steyer

San Francisco billionaire spends a record $216 million, or about $100 per vote, to finish third in the governor’s race after spending $342 million in a failed 2020 bid for president. Next time, try city council?

David Valadao

Republican Central Valley congressman in purple district wins the most votes in June 2 primary. But he only got 41% — an ominous sign when polls show Democrats with momentum to win back Congress.

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