Hilton, Becerra lead California governor race: Key primary election results
Summary
Voters in six U.S. states took part in primary elections to choose candidates for the November midterm elections. In California, Democrat Xavier Becerra and Republican Steve Hilton are set for a governor’s race, while Trump’s endorsed candidate lost a key race in Iowa.Key Facts
- California’s governor race will likely be between Democrat Xavier Becerra and Republican Steve Hilton.
- Governor Gavin Newsom cannot run again because of term limits.
- Becerra is a former health secretary and California attorney general.
- Hilton is a former Fox News host endorsed by President Donald Trump.
- California uses a top-two system where the two candidates with the most votes move to the general election, regardless of party.
- Some California Democrats voted strategically to prevent two Republicans from advancing.
- California’s House contests may influence whether Democrats keep control in the state.
- In Iowa, businessman Zach Lahn defeated Trump’s endorsed candidate, Randy Feenstra, in the Republican governor primary.
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