California governor’s race narrows as Hilton, Becerra take early lead

The race to succeed term-limited Gov. Gavin Newsom in California began to take shape Tuesday night as Republican former Fox News host Steve Hilton and Democrat former U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra took an early lead over Democratic billionaire environmentalist Tom Steyer, who looks to make a late push as ballot counting

Key Takeaways From Primaries in California, Iowa, Other States

On Tuesday, voters across the United States, including those in California—the most populous U.S. state—Iowa, New Mexico, and Montana, went to the polls. In California, several races remain uncalled, including the tight gubernatorial primary. LA Mayor Karen Bass advanced to the November runoff, while her opponent has yet to be called. We had a problem

Republican Desmond to Face-Off Against Democrat Wilpert in Redrawn San Diego District

San Diego County Supervisor Jim Desmond at a news conference in Carlsbad, Calif., on April 15, 2024. Courtesy of Miles Himmel Republican San Diego County Supervisor Jim Desmond will face Democrat Marni von Wilpert, a San Diego city councilor, in the general election for the newly drawn district in Southern California. Trump-endorsed Desmond received 41 percent

Wiener, Chan to Face Off in November for Pelosi’s Vacant House Seat

Sen. Scott Wiener hosts an event in San Francisco, Calif., on Oct. 23, 2022. John Fredricks/The Epoch Times SAN FRANCISCO—Primary voters selected two prominent local Democratic Party candidates, California state Sen. Scott Wiener and city supervisor Connie Chan, during the nonpartisan primary on June 2 in a race to serve in the U.S. House of Representatives.