California primary election results: governor’s race too close to call
Summary
The California governor’s race is very close, with no clear winner yet as many votes remain uncounted. The top candidates currently are Republican Steve Hilton and Democrats Xavier Becerra and Tom Steyer, while two other Democrats have conceded. California’s unique election system means it may take days to know who will move on to the general election in November.Key Facts
- The California governor’s race has many candidates, with 61 people running.
- Early results show Republicans Steve Hilton and Democrats Xavier Becerra and Tom Steyer leading.
- Two Democrats, Matt Mahan and Antonio Villaraigosa, have dropped out after early results.
- California uses a "jungle primary," where all candidates compete together and the top two move on regardless of party.
- Many votes are mailed in and counted slowly to ensure accuracy, delaying final results.
- Voters are concerned about housing, homelessness, wildfires, and the cost of living.
- Key Democratic leaders did not enter the race, and party support is divided among the candidates.
- In the Los Angeles mayoral race, incumbent Karen Bass is moving to the general election, with Spencer Pratt leading another candidate for the second spot.
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