Chad Bianco

Xavier Becerra, a Democratic gubernatorial candidate, is projected to advance to the November general election runoff in California after narrowly trailing Republican frontrunner Steve Hilton by approximately 8,700 votes in the primary, according to NBC News. Late ballots, which favor Democratic voters, are expected to solidify Becerra's position, with his campaign celebrating the outcome as a significant milestone.

The California primary election results show Republican Steve Hilton leading with 27.2% of votes, followed by Democrat Xavier Becerra at 26%. The top two candidates will advance to the November general election, with a county-by-county breakdown available via an interactive map that updates hourly.

Trump-backed Republican Steve Hilton expressed confidence in California's governor's race under the state's jungle-primary system, leading against rival Chad Bianco. Independent mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt also sought support in Los Angeles as Republicans aim for change amid criticism of current leaders.

Trump-backed Republican Steve Hilton expressed confidence in a strong Republican performance in California's governor's race under the jungle-primary system. Hilton, leading against rival Chad Bianco, highlighted energized voters and endorsements from Trump and Vice President. Independent mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt also sought support in Los Angeles, targeting areas receptive to change.

California's governor primary is underway with Democrats Katie Porter, Tom Steyer, and Xavier Becerra and Republicans Chad Bianco and Steve Hilton vying for nominations to replace Gov. Gavin Newsom.

The California primary election on June included a competitive governor's race with candidates Xavier Becerra (D), Chad Bianco (R), Steve Hilton (R), Matt Mahan (D), Katie Porter (D), Tom Steyer (D), and Antonio Villaraigosa (D). Other contests featured candidates for state insurance commissioner, attorney general, treasurer, and controller. The race was influenced by allegations against Eric Swalwell, who suspended his campaign.

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 contenders include Xavier Becerra and Tom Steyer, while Republicans highlight Steve Hilton and Chad Bianco. The top two candidates will advance to the November general election under California’s single-primary-ballot system.

Voters in California's June 2026 primary are selecting candidates to replace termed-out Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom, with over 60 contenders, including Democrats Xavier Becerra, Tom Steyer, Katie Porter, and Matt Mahan, and Republicans Steve Hilton and Chad Bianco. The top two candidates from the primary will advance to the November general election.

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.

Tom Steyer and Xavier Becerra made last-minute campaign stops in Southern California for the California governor race. Steve Hilton requested that Chad Bianco withdraw from the election.

California's primary election for governor and Los Angeles mayor is marked by uncertainty, with outsider candidates Steve Hilton and Spencer Pratt challenging Democratic leaders. The governor's race includes Tom Steyer and Xavier Becerra, while the mayor's race features Karen Bass and Nithya Raman.

California's primary election for governor and Los Angeles mayor remains uncertain with outsider candidates Steve Hilton and Spencer Pratt challenging Democratic leaders, and no clear frontrunners emerging in either race. The governor's race includes Tom Steyer and Xavier Becerra, while the mayor's race features Karen Bass and Nithya Raman.

California's primary election features competitive races for governor and Los Angeles mayor with no clear frontrunners. Steve Hilton and Tom Steyer are vying for governor, while Spencer Pratt challenges Karen Bass in the mayoral race. Uncertainty remains as candidates push for voter turnout.

California's state primary will select two gubernatorial candidates from 61 contenders, with voters also choosing U.S. House nominees under a new map approved in a 2025 ballot measure. A crowded Los Angeles mayoral race and a top-two primary format, which could split Democratic votes, are highlighted as key factors in the election.

California's primary election on Tuesday includes races for governor and Los Angeles mayor, with vote centers and drop boxes available in LA County. The governor's race features Xavier Becerra and others, while Mayor Karen Bass seeks reelection. Top candidates will advance to the November general election.

California's governor and Los Angeles mayor races face uncertainty with multiple candidates vying for primary spots. Steve Hilton and Tom Steyer are leading in the gubernatorial contest, while Spencer Pratt challenges Karen Bass in the mayoral race alongside Nithya Raman. Both races lack clear leaders as voting concludes.

California’s gubernatorial primary features Xavier Becerra and Steve Hilton as top candidates, with polls showing each has about 20% support. The jungle primary system will advance the top two candidates to the general election, regardless of party affiliation. Other notable candidates include Tom Steyer, Chad Bianco, and Katie Porter.

California's governor's race approaches a key primary with Xavier Becerra and Steve Hilton leading in polls. The jungle primary system will advance the top two candidates regardless of party, following Rep. Eric Swalwell's exit due to sexual assault allegations. Becerra, a former California attorney general and Biden administration official, faces scrutiny over campaign fund theft by a former aide, while Hilton benefits from Trump's endorsement but risks backlash in a state that opposed Trump.

Republican candidate Steve Hilton is urging Republican rival Chad Bianco to withdraw from the California governor race, warning that a split GOP could allow Democrats to win both general election spots. Hilton argues a divided GOP could hand Democrats both positions in the election.

Candidates for California governor and Los Angeles mayor are making final campaign pushes ahead of Tuesday's primary election. Xavier Becerra, Steve Hilton, Tom Steyer, and others compete in a crowded gubernatorial race, while Karen Bass faces challengers in the mayoral contest. The top-two primary system will determine the general election candidates.

Xavier Becerra and Tom Steyer lead in the California governor's race with 28% and 22% support, respectively, while Republican Steve Hilton is in third place with 21%. The race between Steyer and Hilton is close within the poll's margin of error, with 5% of voters undecided.

California gubernatorial candidates Xavier Becerra, Steve Hilton, Tom Steyer, and others are making final campaign efforts ahead of the June 2 primary. The race includes about 60 candidates under California's top-two primary system, with the top two vote-getters advancing to a general election. Voter turnout is at 13% as of Friday, with polls showing Becerra and Hilton each leading about 20% of likely voters.

California governor candidates Xavier Becerra, Steve Hilton, and Tom Steyer are making final campaign pushes ahead of the June 5 primary, with over 60 candidates competing under the state's top-two primary system. Early voting shows 13% of Democrats and 18% of Republicans have already cast ballots, as Becerra and Hilton lead in recent polls with support from roughly 20% of likely voters each.

A new poll shows Xavier Becerra leading the California governor race with 25% support, while Republican Steve Hilton and Democrat Tom Steyer are in a close contest for second place. The poll indicates a significant rise in Becerra's support compared to a previous survey in March.

Xavier Becerra leads the California governor race with 25% support, while Steve Hilton and Tom Steyer compete for second place in a June 2 primary. A UC Berkeley poll shows three candidates separating from the field, with the top two advancing to a November runoff.

California Democrats face a crowded gubernatorial race with over 60 candidates, including six major Democrats and two Republicans, leading to voter indecision and slower-than-usual ballot returns. The top-two primary system and lack of a clear front-runner have heightened anxiety among Democrats, while President Donald Trump's endorsement of Republican Steve Hilton has influenced GOP support.

Democrat Xavier Becerra and Republican Steve Hilton lead the California governor's race with 23% and 20% support in a recent survey. The June 2 primary will determine the top two candidates advancing to a November runoff, with slow Democratic voter turnout and concerns about Republican vote fragmentation highlighted.

Governor Gavin Newsom signed State Senate Bill 73 to protect California’s elections by making it illegal to seize ballots or interfere with voting processes. The bill, introduced by Senators Tom Umberg and Sabrina Cervantes, targets potential voter intimidation linked to the Trump administration and prohibits unauthorized law enforcement presence at polling stations.

Chad Bianco and Steve Hilton, leading Republican gubernatorial candidates, delivered their closing arguments to a GOP audience in the Central Valley near Fresno ahead of the June 2 primary. The event highlights the importance of the often-overlooked Central Valley region in the race.

Angels legend Troy Percival endorses Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco for California's 2026 gubernatorial race, citing opposition to progressive policies and transgender student-athlete participation in women's sports. Bianco has made the trans athlete issue central to his campaign platform, promising to repeal protections for transgender student-athletes and enforce biological-sex categories in school sports.

California voters have 61 candidates to choose from in the governor's race, including frontrunners Steve Hilton and Chad Bianco. The list of candidates is overwhelming for voters. The election is for the state's highest office.

California Governor Gavin Newsom has expressed concerns about Democrats being shut out of the general election due to the state's jungle primary system, prompting Republican gubernatorial frontrunner Steve Hilton to accuse him of fear-mongering. Hilton leads the pack of candidates, with Democratic candidate Xavier Becerra in a close second. The jungle primary system has raised fears among both parties that they could be shut out of the general election.

California Governor Gavin Newsom warns of a 'break the glass' scenario to prevent Democrats from being shut out of the general election, while Republican frontrunner Steve Hilton accuses him of fear-mongering. The state's jungle primary system has both parties worried about being represented in the general election. Hilton leads the pack of candidates, with Democratic candidate Xavier Becerra in a close second.

Olivia Viola, a Christian track star, is speaking out against trans athletes competing in girls' sports and feels Christians are being unfairly targeted. She will vote for Sheriff Chad Bianco, who supports protecting girls' sports. A survey found that most Californians oppose biological male trans athletes competing in women's sports.

Xavier Becerra, a Democratic candidate for California governor, faced criticism for his expectations during an interview, sparking tension in the crowded field to replace outgoing Governor Gavin Newsom. Becerra, former Health and Human Services Secretary, advised President Joe Biden during the COVID-19 pandemic. The incident drew attention from fellow candidates and political figures online.

Xavier Becerra, a Democratic candidate for California governor, faced criticism for his expectations during an interview, highlighting rising tensions in the crowded field to replace outgoing Governor Gavin Newsom. Becerra, former Health and Human Services Secretary, advised President Joe Biden during the COVID-19 pandemic. The California primary will be held on June 2.

Steve Hilton, a Republican candidate, has a chance to win the California governor election by posing a challenge to voters to rethink their allegiance to the Democratic Party. California is facing issues such as unaffordability, homelessness, and high taxes. Hilton's campaign promises change and growth.

Riverside Sheriff Chad Bianco is running for governor in California's 2026 gubernatorial primary, promising to restore law and order. Critics argue that his record as sheriff contradicts this promise. The primary is expected to be highly contested.

GOP candidate Chad Bianco made a comment about Democratic candidate Katie Porter's motherhood during a California gubernatorial debate, sparking gasps from the audience. The debate was held ahead of California's jungle primary on June 2, 2026. The exchange was part of a discussion on the state's sanctuary policies for illegal immigrants.

California gubernatorial debate between Katie Porter and Chad Bianco turned heated over sanctuary policies, with Bianco making a comment about Porter's motherhood. The debate was marked by controversy and personal attacks. Both candidates have faced criticism and controversy in their campaigns.