Steve Hilton Wins Second Spot in California Governor Race, Beating Tom Steyer NYT - Top Stories By: Laurel Rosenhall 10 June 2026 at 01:47 Steve Hilton, a Republican endorsed by President Trump, will face Xavier Becerra, a Democrat, in the general election. Tom Steyer, another Democrat, will not advance. © Gabriela Bhaskar/The New York TimesXavier Becerra, left, and Steve Hilton.
Doris Matsui to Face Mai Vang in General Election for Sacramento House Seat NYT - Top Stories By: Laurel Rosenhall 10 June 2026 at 00:13 Mai Vang, a progressive member of the Sacramento City Council, will challenge Ms. Matsui, the 81-year-old incumbent, in the general election. © Mike Kai Chen for The New York TimesRepresentative Doris Matsui at the state Democratic convention in February.