Becerra-Hilton Lead as California’s Primary Cliffhanger Turns Real — June 03, 2026

California governor primary returns put Xavier Becerra and Steve Hilton ahead, with Tom Steyer trailing after record outside spending and a late scramble over who reaches November. In this episode: Top stories: 1. California election result: Becerra, Hilton lead in governor's race — CalMatters https://calmatters.org/politics/2026/06/primary-election-california-governor/ 2. Follow the money: Who’s backing California’s next governor — and why | State | smdailyjournal.com — San Mateo Daily Journal https://www.smdailyjournal.com/news/state/follow-the-money-who-s-backing-california-s-next-governor-and-why/article_ebba4cf6-02f3-4a12-9242-3406fad72879.html 3. Steve Hilton's California Primary Chances After Trump Backing - Newsweek — Newsweek https://www.newsweek.com/steve-hilton-chances-california-primary-trump-endorsement-12020220 4. The ‘WTF’ primary for California governor is (finally) coming to a close — SF Standard https://sfstandard.com/2026/06/02/wtf-primary-california-governor-coming-close-s-watch/ 5. Race for CA governor most expensive on record - ABC7 Los Angeles — ABC7 Los Angeles https://abc7.com/live-updates/california-primary-election-2026-voters-decide-key-races-governor-los-angeles-mayor-congressional-districts/19213908/entry/19221306/ Got 60 seconds? Tell us what you think and help shape the show: https://www.lanternpodcasts.com/topfive/feedback?show=california-governors-race Follow and rate California Governor's Race on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Feedback? Email [email protected]