Voters in six U.S. states went to the polls Tuesday in primaries setting the stage for November's midterm elections. Early results show Xavier Becerra and Steve Hilton leading in California's governor race, while contested House and Senate races emerge in Iowa, New Jersey, and elsewhere.

Jun 3, 2026

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Republican and Democratic Frontrunners Lead California Governor Primary

A tight race in the California governor primary pits Republican Steve Hilton against Democrat Xavier Becerra, with Hilton leading by a narrow margin of about 49,000 votes. The outcome could make California the first state to elect a Republican governor since 2011. Becerra aims to become the state's first Latino governor, while Hilton, a naturalized U.S. citizen, has Trump's endorsement.

Jun 3, 2026