Hilton vs. Becerra: California’s governor race snaps into focus — June 11, 2026

Steve Hilton and Xavier Becerra are set for California’s November governor race after Hilton edged Tom Steyer despite Steyer’s record spending, turning the contest into a classic red-vs-blue test over affordability, housing and Trump-era politics. In this episode: Top stories: 1. Election update: Republican Steve Hilton to face Becerra in November — CalMatters https://calmatters.org/politics/2026/06/california-governor-primary-hilton-advances/ 2. California Governor Race Results | | sfexaminer.com — San Francisco Examiner https://www.sfexaminer.com/hilton-beats-steyer-to-win-second-spot-in-california-governor-race/article_9eac5313-ec8d-5512-9c76-3995243c13a0.html 3. California YIMBY Endorses Xavier Becerra for Governor - California YIMBY — California YIMBY https://cayimby.org/news-events/california-yimby-endorses-xavier-becerra-for-governor/ 4. Hilton’s California Primary Success Is Really a Becerra Win — New York Magazine https://nymag.com/intelligencer/article/hiltons-california-primary-success-is-really-a-becerra-win.html Follow and rate California Governor's Race on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Feedback? Email [email protected]