California's gubernatorial primary results are delayed as officials count remaining ballots, with Steve Hilton leading, followed by Xavier Becerra. Donald Trump congratulated Hilton, while Becerra expressed optimism about advancing to the general election. Concerns about voter fraud have been raised by some commentators.
California's gubernatorial primary is too close to call, with vote counting ongoing. Across the US, midterm primaries reveal key trends: Democratic desire for change, Trump's influence on GOP voters, and economic concerns. Key House and Senate races are set for November.
Xavier Becerra and Steve Hilton lead California's gubernatorial primary race as vote counting continues. The contest, featuring a large field of Democrats and a Republican endorsed by Trump, could take days to decide due to mail-in ballots.
California's gubernatorial primary remains too close to call as mail-in ballots are counted. Early results show a tight race between Republican Steve Hilton and Democrats Xavier Becerra and Tom Steyer. Several other Democratic candidates have conceded.
California voters head to a primary on June 2nd in a chaotic race to succeed Governor Gavin Newsom. The "jungle primary" system means the top two vote-getters, regardless of party, advance to the November general election, potentially setting up a Democrat vs. Democrat or Republican vs. Republican showdown.
Billionaire Tom Steyer is running for California governor, aiming to balance taxing the wealthy with supporting innovation. He discusses his transition from hedge fund management to climate activism and his views on capitalism, inequality, and the Billionaire Tax Act.
Billionaire Tom Steyer is campaigning for California governor on an affordability platform and a promise to tax the wealthy. Despite skepticism, his "tax me more" message, coupled with a surge in anti-elite populism and income inequality, is resonating with voters seeking systemic change.
Billionaire climate activist Tom Steyer is positioning himself as a "class traitor" in the California governor's race, advocating for higher taxes on the wealthy and corporations. The 68-year-old Democrat, who founded hedge fund Farallon Capital Management, has spent over $62 million on California ballot measures and is now a leading contender in the June 2 primary. Despite criticism from business groups like Pacific Gas & Electric and the California Chamber of Commerce, he has earned endorsements from progressive organizations including Our Revolution.
Tom Steyer, a billionaire Democratic candidate, faced backlash after arguing that personal tax increases are not the solution to inequality. Opponents have seized on the comments, highlighting past investment controversies and questioning his platform's consistency.
