California’s race for governor and other key primaries remain unsettled as vote count continues

2026 ElectionCalifornia’s race for governor and other key primaries remain unsettled as vote count continuesRepublican Steve Hilton and Democrats Xavier Becerra and Tom Steyer have separated from the pack in the governor’s race. Important House races are still too early to call as well.Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00Tom Steyer, Xavier Becerra and Steve Hilton.Tom Steyer, Xavier Becerra and Steve HiltonShareAdd NBC News to GoogleJune 3, 2026, 2:37 AM EDTBy Adam Edelman and Ben KamisarCalifornia’s crowded, protracted gubernatorial primary is going to take a little more time to settle.Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.The race remained too early to call Wednesday morning with 50% of the expected vote counted, according to NBC News’ Decision Desk. Three main candidates — former Fox News host Steve Hilton, a Republican, and two Democrats, former Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra and billionaire activist Tom Steyer — are competing for two spots in the general election, with the candidate in fourth place, Republican Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco, running well behind.Hilton had 27% support in the all-party primary with about half of votes still left to count, while Becerra had 26% and Steyer had 20%. Bianco was the only other candidate in double digits, at 11%.In California, all candidates run on the same primary ballot in the primary and the top two vote-getters, regardless of party, move on to the general election.It’s difficult to say when it will be clear which two candidates advance to the November general election, however, due to the state’s protracted vote counting.And with millions of ballots left to count, other key races in California remain uncalled as well, including the second runoff spot to face Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass one on one in November, several House races that could help determine the majority next year, and more.Add NBC News to GoogleKar...