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As the Dust Settles on California’s Primary, November Battles Take Shape

Many of California’s November matchups are set: Becerra faces Hilton for governor, Bass faces Raman for LA mayor.
California Republican Gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton waves to supporters at his primary night event on June 2, 2026 in Huntington Beach. (Mario Tama/Getty Images)

Ballot counting in California is nearly complete and November matchups are coming into focus. Democrat Xavier Becerra and Republican Steve Hilton will face off for governor. In Los Angeles, incumbent Mayor Karen Bass will meet progressive City Councilmember Nithya Raman in the general election. Scott, Marisa and Guy dig into new endorsements, unpublished poll results and candidates’ paths to victory.

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