California Republican gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton took the lead late Tuesday evening, a few hours after the polls closed.
President Trump endorsed Steve Hilton this week.
“CALIFORNIA: Vote today for Steve Hilton for Governor. He will work with me and the Federal Government, the money will flow because I have confidence in him (but not any of the others!), and we will MAKE CALIFORNIA GREAT AGAIN. Steve Hilton will NEVER let you down. VOTE NOW!” Trump said on Monday evening ahead of the primary.
Democrat Xavier Becerra is currently in second position as ballots continue to pour in.
NBC’s Steve Kornacki said the Democrats would need a flood of ballots to lift up Democrat candidates Xavier Becerra and Tom Steyer.
“They’d need a flood of ballots coming in the wee hours of the morning to lift both Dems above Steve Hilton,” Steve Kornacki said.
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NBC on California governor’s race:
“They’d need a flood of ballots coming in the wee hours of the morning to lift both Dems above (R) Steve Hilton” pic.twitter.com/9asYTTxNKw
— End Wokeness (@EndWokeness) June 3, 2026
Steve Hilton appeared optimistic at his election night watch party in Huntington Beach, California.
“It looks very much as if Californians really will have the chance to vote for change in November…and take our state in a new direction — a fresh start for our state — which is long overdue,” Hilton said.
“Whether you voted for me or not, I am here for you,” he said.
JUST NOW: Republican California gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton shares an optimistic message with supporters as results continue to roll in.
“It looks very much as if Californians really will have the chance to vote for change in November…and take our state in a new… pic.twitter.com/woUkfpxr75
— Fox News (@FoxNews) June 3, 2026
Hilton thanked his supporters after he received more than 1 million votes.
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.@StevenHiltonX thanks the more than 1 million voters who came out in support of him in this election. Hilton then promised not to run an ideological but instead a practical campaign to revive the California Dream. pic.twitter.com/QkfAhYFAt1
— Susan Crabtree (@susancrabtree) June 3, 2026
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