The 2026 California gubernatorial primary race is underway, with Tom Steyer and Xavier Becerra competing for Democratic primary support.
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Updated Aug 14
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What happened
The 2026 California gubernatorial primary race is underway, with Tom Steyer and Xavier Becerra competing for Democratic primary support.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Under pressure from the party, Xavier Becerra was urged to withdraw from the race.Sub-event
- Tom Steyer challenged Xavier Becerra's ties to the oil industry, which is occurring amid funding pressure in California.Sub-event
Becerra secured his primary win and is running against Hilton to replace Newsom.1 source
Steyer and Becerra are competing in the gubernatorial primary race.1 source
Gavin Newsom faces political challenges as the race for his replacement heats up.1 source
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Several gubernatorial candidates, including Gavin Newsom and Tom Steyer, debated for the governorship of California.Also in this story
- Tom Steyer used influencers to promote his gubernatorial primary bid against Gavin Newsom.
- Gavin Newsom addressed issues during a press conference in Sacramento on May 28, utilizing NBC News.
The entities involved
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Tom Steyer
American businessman, politician, and environmentalist (born 1957)
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Xavier Becerra
25th United States Secretary of Health and Human Services
- In a political development, Steve Hilton has advanced in a general election against Xavier Becerra, campaigning on tax and regulation cuts while seeking to govern California.
- Xavier Becerra and Karen Bass are running for Governor of California, while Nithya Raman, Xavier Becerra, and others are involved in the Los Angeles mayoral race. Steve Hilton advised David Cameron.
Related events
- Xavier Becerra is leading the race for California governor, seeking a top-two finish in the primary.
- Becerra, Hilton, and Newsom participated in a televised gubernatorial debate in Burbank, California.
- Xavier Becerra and Steve Hilton are contesting the nomination for Governor of California, with the campaign issues now including specific concerns regarding Imperial County.
- The Public Policy Institute of California polled leading candidates for the gubernatorial race.
- High-profile politicians Nancy Pelosi, Gavin Newsom, Xavier Becerra, and Joe Biden are noted for their political activities and past associations in California.