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outcomes and gamesmanship. He wants a different structure put to voters as early as this November. With the weeks ticking down to the 2 June primary, Hicks is not the only Democrat losing sleep over
outcomes of the tightest races become clear. Voting experts expect the state’s 58 county elections offices to be deluged with last-minute absentee ballots, as they have been in the last few election cycles
Xavier Becerra](https://www.kqed.org/news/12074132/xavier-becerra-on-why-his-upbringing-and-career-give-him-an-edge-over-other-gubernatorial-candidates) and billionaire philanthropist [Tom Steyer](https://www.kqed.org/news/12085540/tom-steyer-vows-to-challenge-corporate-power-and-protect-workers-from-ai-at-kqed-town-hall). Before Becerra was appointed to Biden's cabinet, he served 12 terms in Congress and was elected as the California attorney general
primary process](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jun/02/california-jungle-primary-explainer), in which the two candidates with the most votes advance to a runoff – regardless of their political party – unless one candidate wins an outright majority. A huge field
outcome. California has not elected a Republican governor since 2006. The race has also seen bouts of scandal. Former Democratic Representative [Eric Swalwell](/news/2026/4/12/abuse-allegations-against-lead-democrat-shake-race-for-california-governor), previously considered the frontrunner, dropped out of the race in April
primary election** [**remains too close to call**](https://www.npr.org/2026/06/03/nx-s1-5844747/california-primary-election-results-governor)**.** Democrat Xavier Becerra and Republican Steve Hilton lead the field, with Democrat Tom Steyer in third. **Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche told members of Congress
outcome was far from a given under California’s open primary system, which rewards the top two vote winners regardless of party, and the particular challenge of running as a Republican
Xavier Becerra and Tom Steyer. And results were clear enough that two Democratic candidates – San Jose mayor Matt Mahan and former Los Angeles mayor Antonio Villaraigosa – conceded the race shortly after polls closed. Still, much
outcomes could shape the political landscape for the remainder of President Donald Trump’s second term, as frontrunners are decided for the midterms. At stake is control over Congress. All seats in the House