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Xavier Becerra and Steve Hilton are now the confirmed top-two finalists for California governor. Becerra led the primary count, and reporting says he benefited after Eric Swalwell exited. Slow ballot counting remains a backdrop, but the matchup is set. The primary result clarifies the general-election matchup and likely reduces uncertainty. Becerra’s lead in the primary is a modest positive for him, while Hilton’s advance keeps the race competitive.
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Republican, Trump-backed candidate Steve Hilton won the second of two spots in the California Governor's Primary race on Monday evening, nearly a week after election day.
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
N. ShanahanNicole Shanahan
E. SwalwellEric Swalwell
A. PadillaAlex Padilla
E. AgarwalEthan AgarwalK. PorterKatie PorterX. BecerraXavier BecerraSource: FEC
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