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Early Returns Show Surprises In California As Other States Wrap Up
Early Returns Show Surprises In California As Other States Wrap Up
Update (0030ET): Voters in six states went to the polls today for key primaries. While many races followed expectations, California delivered notable early drama with slow-counting mail ballots still to come.
California Governor (Top-Two Primary)
The race to replace term-limited Gov. Gavin Newsom remains the biggest story. In a crowded nonpartisan jungle primary, early returns (approx. 45-50% counted) show:
Steve Hilton (R) leading at ~26.7%
Xavier Becerra (D) close behind at ~25.8%
Tom Steyer (D) trailing at ~19.6%
Chad Bianco (R) is further back. If trends...
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