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Ex-UK political aide and Biden cabinet secretary lead California governor primary vote count
Key takeaways
- The contest could take several days to decide due to the volume of postal ballots cast on Tuesday to pick the top two candidates for November's general election.
- Becerra, a Democrat, has vowed to oppose President Donald Trump.
- Another Democrat, billionaire climate activist Tom Steyer, was in third place as counting continued.
Why this matters: a developing story that could shape the day's news cycle.
Shaimaa Khalil,Los Angeles correspondentand Kayla Epstein Los Angeles Times via Getty Images Steve Hilton (left) and Xavier Becerra are in the lead The California governor's race remains up in the air a day after the primary vote, with British-American former TV host Steve Hilton and onetime Biden cabinet secretary Xavier Becerra at the top of a crowded field.
The contest could take several days to decide due to the volume of postal ballots cast on Tuesday to pick the top two candidates for November's general election.
Becerra, a Democrat, has vowed to oppose President Donald Trump. Hilton is a Republican endorsed by Trump.
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