As crowded California gubernatorial race comes to a head, Republicans could advance
Summary
California is holding a primary election to choose candidates for governor. The race has 61 candidates and is the most expensive governor’s race ever, with over $315 million spent on ads. The election uses a "top-two" system where the two candidates with the most votes, no matter their party, move to the general election.Key Facts
- California currently has a governor, Gavin Newsom, who is term-limited and cannot run again.
- There are 61 candidates running for governor from both Democratic and Republican parties.
- California uses a "jungle" or non-partisan primary where all candidates appear on one ballot, and the top two go to the general election.
- The race has seen more than $315 million in advertising, the highest ever for a governor’s race in the U.S.
- Leading candidates include Democrats Xavier Becerra, Tom Steyer, Katie Porter, and Republicans Chad Bianco and Steve Hilton.
- Republican Steve Hilton received an endorsement from President Donald Trump, which could affect voter support.
- A poll showed Becerra and Hilton leading with about 20% each, followed by Steyer, Bianco, and Porter.
- Eric Swalwell suspended his campaign amid allegations but remains on the ballot because he missed the withdrawal deadline.
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