Record #5398
Steve Hilton will not finish first in California's June 2026 gubernatorial jungle primary once all ballots are counted
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Original quotethe ballot trends show that it is almost impossible for Steve Hilton to maintain that first place that he stands in right now
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How the call settles
Certified California gubernatorial primary results show Steve Hilton finishing below first place
Our reasoning
YES on the research record because Steve Hilton led on election night (about 28% to Becerra's 26% at 56% counted) but faded as late mail ballots were tallied: by the Friday drop at 65% counted Becerra led 26.7% to 26.4%, and Hilton was down to about 25% at 88% counted. The AP called Becerra's advancement on June 5, five days before Hilton's on June 10; Becerra finished first and Hilton second, both advancing to November.. Applied stored rule: Certified California gubernatorial primary results show Steve Hilton finishing below first place.
Outcome evidence
Steve Hilton led on election night (about 28% to Becerra's 26% at 56% counted) but faded as late mail ballots were tallied: by the Friday drop at 65% counted Becerra led 26.7% to 26.4%, and Hilton was down to about 25% at 88% counted. The AP called Becerra's advancement on June 5, five days before Hilton's on June 10; Becerra finished first and Hilton second, both advancing to November.
Outcome date: 2026-07-10
Verdict recorded: 2026-08-01
Basis: research
Margin -0.2 points · as of 2026-06-04 · Source