California holds crowded primary in race to replace Gov. Gavin Newsom

California's gubernatorial primary concluded with over 60 candidates competing to replace Gov. Gavin Newsom, focusing on issues like high cost of living, gas prices, and housing costs. Key Democratic candidates include Xavier Becerra, Tom Steyer, Katie Porter, and Matt Mahan, while prominent Republicans are Steve Hilton and Chad Bianco. The primary system's structure raised concerns about vote splitting among Democrats.