Steyer Leads Locally, Becerra Wins Statewide

California’s governor race is heating up — but not the way locals in Santa Barbara County expected. While billionaire climate activist Tom Steyer won the most votes here, statewide the race is tightening between Attorney General Xavier Becerra and Fox News host Steve Hilton. Both candidates made Central Coast stops, but statewide numbers reveal a different story. Santa Barbara’s politics mirror the state’s, with turnout at 44.6% and most local races decided — except for a November runoff in the Fifth District Supervisor seat. Final results are due by July 2. 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/d88853512cb5cc30