One of the country’s messiest and most consequential governor’s races is hurtling toward an inflection point on Tuesday in California. —————————————– VERBATIM: California voters face a crowded ballot with 61 names during Tuesday’s primary to replace outgoing Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom. The race has no clear front-runner and includes a mix of Democrats and Republicans. […]
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Many Candidates for Governor Running in Tuesday’s California Primary
One of the country’s messiest and most consequential governor’s races is hurtling toward an inflection point on Tuesday in California.
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VERBATIM:
California voters face a crowded ballot with 61 names during Tuesday’s primary to replace outgoing Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom. The race has no clear front-runner and includes a mix of Democrats and Republicans. The primary operates under a “jungle” system, meaning the top two finishers, regardless of party, will advance to the general election.
Key contenders include former Democrat House member and Biden cabinet member Xavier Becerra. Republican Steve Hilton, endorsed by President Donald Trump, is emphasizing lower taxes and smaller government.
Bernie Bennett reporting.