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40. "Steve Hilton (R) and billionaire Tom Steyer (D) are currently battling for the second spot..."

Fri Jun 5, 2026, 04:00 PM

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I wish media persons would stop describing the counting of votes as battling. They are waiting for the votes to be counted.

On the other hand Bush v Gore actually was a battle, a grossly inappropriate court action.

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CA-GOV: Becerra advances in California governor's race [View all] RandySF Yesterday OP

Two Democrats on the ticket. Wouldn't that be something! ❤️ littlemissmartypants Yesterday #1

Will Voters Mr.Bee 18 hrs ago #10

Don't worry. In the state as a whole, Shillton doesn't stand a chance. peppertree 18 hrs ago #15

In California? You're kidding, right? paleotn 12 hrs ago #42

No! I don't want 4+ months Retrograde 15 hrs ago #35

Ok. Please don't bust a gasket. It hasn't happened in elebentyhundred years anyway. 😄 littlemissmartypants 15 hrs ago #37

Come on, Californians! I hope you GOTV for Cha 23 hrs ago #2

'Billionaire' is still a dirty word Mr.Bee 18 hrs ago #11

The vote's already out Retrograde 15 hrs ago #36

Yes, I knew that... I should have Cha 12 hrs ago #41

Good! Chasstev365 21 hrs ago #3

Congrats to Becerra and Cali for dodging a bullet w/ Swalwell. rogue emissary 21 hrs ago #4

Um, the article doesn't really match the numbers relayerbob 19 hrs ago #5

About par for the media. Scruffy1 19 hrs ago #7

The votes are still being tabulated GreenWave 18 hrs ago #9

Lots of people in California. travelingthrulife 18 hrs ago #12

Because there are still like 3 million votes being tabulated obamanut2012 16 hrs ago #25

It's like a contest ... relayerbob 16 hrs ago #31

It will be close, but I expect Hilton to take out Steyer by about 1% obamanut2012 16 hrs ago #24

In the article they figure Old Crank 15 hrs ago #38

Oh I'm sure he will relayerbob 3 hrs ago #52

Note that I'll be happy to be wrong relayerbob 3 hrs ago #53

This article doesn't look accurate. Renew Deal 19 hrs ago #6

I've been watching and Unwind Your Mind 19 hrs ago #8

The article might have been written by AI Renew Deal 16 hrs ago #30

They say yesterday's talley in the article. travelingthrulife 18 hrs ago #13

Maybe Renew Deal 17 hrs ago #16

Thiose are the current numbers obamanut2012 16 hrs ago #27

Yes, that's the current votes tabulated number obamanut2012 16 hrs ago #26

Folks, Please read the article Wiz Imp 18 hrs ago #14

Yea, I think the OP article is a prediction based on modeling. LisaL 17 hrs ago #17

Right. The numbers will be updated later today Wiz Imp 16 hrs ago #22

Yup, we will get some big drops today obamanut2012 16 hrs ago #28

Do you know when they'll be updated? senseandsensibility 10 hrs ago #45

I believe I heard the update would be around 5:00 PM local time. Wiz Imp 10 hrs ago #47

The California Secretary of State's website hasn't been updated yet, but Decision Desk HQ Wiz Imp 8 hrs ago #50

Becerra vs Steyer Nasruddin 17 hrs ago #18

But why waste money on Becerra vs Steyer contest? LisaL 17 hrs ago #19

It will discourage republicans from voting DBoon 16 hrs ago #29

I see your point. LisaL 16 hrs ago #34

Or better yet, get more of them to leave the state. Most CA Republicans actually want to live in Florida anyway. They Karasu 10 hrs ago #44

Becerra Taking the Lead calcin 17 hrs ago #20

This is what I've been predicting all along senseandsensibility 14 hrs ago #39

Becarra's polling will only improve themaguffin 17 hrs ago #21

Go Xavi! obamanut2012 16 hrs ago #23

Becerra is confirm...... Lovie777 16 hrs ago #32

Becerra is confirm...... Lovie777 16 hrs ago #33

"Steve Hilton (R) and billionaire Tom Steyer (D) are currently battling for the second spot..." Trust_Reality 13 hrs ago #40

He'll be our governor...whew. Did not like the idea of a billionaire or a republican or an ex-sheriff republican. C Moon 10 hrs ago #43

Why did Porter stay in... Escape 10 hrs ago #46

I seriously doubt Porter took significant votes away from Steyer Wiz Imp 10 hrs ago #48

Republican Hilton is on the verge of calling the "slow" counting process as RIGGED.......................... Lovie777 10 hrs ago #49

The California SOS website has now been updated. Wiz Imp 7 hrs ago #51