Becerra Surges as California’s Top-Two Fight Tightens — June 01, 2026

California governor primary polling now shows Xavier Becerra ahead, with Steve Hilton and Tom Steyer battling for the second November slot as the top-two system turns Democratic consolidation, Trump’s endorsement and Steyer’s spending into the final pre-election stakes. In this episode: Top stories: 1. California governor's race tightens as primary day approaches | KTVU FOX 2 — KTVU FOX 2 https://www.ktvu.com/news/california-governors-race-tightens-primary-day-approaches.amp 2. California Governor's Race: New poll shows Tom Steyer edging Hilton in as battle for 2nd tightens - ABC7 Los Angeles — ABC7 Los Angeles https://abc7.com/post/california-governors-race-new-poll-shows-tom-steyer-edging-hilton-battle-2nd-tightens/19207787/ 3. Here are the top candidates for California governor in Tuesday's primary — Connecticut Post https://www.ctpost.com/news/politics/article/here-are-the-top-candidates-for-california-22284471.php 4. Steyer’s donations to progressives questioned in California race — San Francisco Chronicle https://www.sfchronicle.com/politics/joegarofoli/article/steyer-s-donations-progressives-questioned-22279358.php 5. Tom Steyer Vows to Challenge Corporate Power and Protect Workers from AI at KQED Town Hall | KQED — KQED https://www.kqed.org/news/12085540/tom-steyer-vows-to-challenge-corporate-power-and-protect-workers-from-ai-at-kqed-town-hall Follow and rate California Governor's Race on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Feedback? Email [email protected]