
Which two candidates from this field will advance from the California Governor top-two primary?

Will Xavier Becerra finish among the top two vote-getters in the June 2, 2026 California gubernatorial top-two primary?

Will Steve Hilton finish among the top two vote-getters in the June 2, 2026 California gubernatorial top-two primary?

Will Tom Steyer finish among the top two vote-getters in the June 2, 2026 California gubernatorial top-two primary?

Will Katie Porter finish among the top two vote-getters in the June 2, 2026 California gubernatorial top-two primary?
- Will Katie Porter finish among the top two vote-getters in the June 2, 2026 California gubernatorial top-two primary?
Democratic candidate Katie Porter, the only major female candidate in the gubernatorial race and the only candidate who did not accept corporate donations, conceded Tuesday night after receiving approximately 5% of the vote.
- Shared across 3 marketsSteve Hilton and Xavier Becerra advance to November general election1d ago
Republican Steve Hilton and Democrat Xavier Becerra finished first and second respectively in California's June 2, 2026 gubernatorial primary, each receiving approximately 26% of the vote. Tom Steyer finished third at nearly 20%. The top-two primary system advances the two highest vote-getters regardless of party to the November general election.
- Shared across 2 marketsPPIC releases final pre-election poll showing Becerra-Hilton lead6d ago
Public Policy Institute of California survey shows Becerra at 23%, Hilton at 20%, with Steyer at 15%, Bianco at 13%, and Porter at 12%.
- Shared across 2 marketsRecord outside spending in California governor race7d ago
Outside groups spent $79 million - more than double 2018 general election. $32 million spent opposing Tom Steyer; $13 million boosting Xavier Becerra.
- Shared across 2 marketsFPPC launches investigation into Tom Steyer's influencer payments12d ago
California's Fair Political Practices Commission opened an investigation into Steyer's campaign over alleged failure to disclose payments to social media influencers