California GOP Primary Sees Unlikely Leader

California GOP Primary Sees Unlikely Leader

The 2026 California gubernatorial race is a wide-open contest, with Governor Gavin Newsom, a Democrat, barred from seeking re-election due to term limits. Republicans, who historically struggle to win statewide races in California, have seen two candidates—Steve Hilton and another Republican—near the top of polls after a split among Democratic voters. Hilton, a Republican, secured … Read more