Steve Hilton, a Republican candidate for California governor, expressed optimism about advancing to the general election as vote counting continued. Hilton, who migrated from the UK in 2012, aims to disrupt the state's Democratic leadership and promises to lower prices and taxes.
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.
California's gubernatorial primary remains undecided, with Steve Hilton leading for Republicans and Xavier Becerra for Democrats. US primary elections revealed trends for the November midterms, including voter concerns about the economy and Donald Trump's influence.
Voters in California, Iowa, Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico, and South Dakota head to polls for primaries. California's governor race is low-wattage, while LA Mayor Karen Bass faces reality star Spencer Pratt. Democrats eye gains in Iowa, and a GOP seat in New Jersey is at risk.
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.
