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California Governor Primary Unresolved as Becerra, Steyer, Hilton Vie for Top Spots

California's gubernatorial primary race remained too close to call early Wednesday, with leading candidates Xavier Becerra, Tom Steyer, and Steve Hilton vying for the top two spots. The election highlighted differing approaches to the state's high cost of living, with Steyer advocating for increased corporate taxes and Hilton proposing tax cuts and deregulation. Becerra positioned himself as an experienced public servant capable of navigating state and federal challenges. AI

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California Governor Primary Unresolved as Becerra, Steyer, Hilton Vie for Top Spots

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Nick Lichtenberg, Sophie Austin, The Associated Press ·

    $215 million later, Tom Steyer is running third. California’s Governor race is still anyone’s

    The billionaire former presidential candidate spent more than any primary candidate in the country — and the AP still hasn't called it.