California Governor Race Tightens

California’s governor’s race is heating up with a razor-thin contest between Republican Steve Hilton and Democrat Xavier Becerra, both hovering around 22%, as billionaire Tom Steyer trails at 15%. With the primary just two weeks away, strategists are betting on Hilton vs. Becerra—but there’s chatter about Steyer potentially snagging a spot or even a Democratic showdown. Democrats are quietly exploiting Hilton’s Trump ties to fracture the GOP vote, echoing past tactics. Becerra’s momentum, boosted by a rival’s exit, is now under fire from Steyer’s aggressive ads, which allege shady campaign links—though prosecutors view Becerra as a victim. The final two could shape November’s outcome in dramatic fashion. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a1279a93b51e4614