California governor primary sees Steyer, Hilton challenge frontrunner Becerra
Summary
California's gubernatorial primary election is days away, with billionaire Tom Steyer and Republican Steve Hilton challenging frontrunner Xavier Becerra, who is polling at 28% but lacks major endorsements, as candidates make their final pitches to voters.
How coverage differs
- Center: California's tight gubernatorial race faces state's pressing challenges Center outlets report on the tight California gubernatorial primary race, emphasizing the state's looming challenges such as housing affordability and poverty that candidates must address. They detail the 'top-two' primary system and how frontrunner Xavier Becerra, along with challengers Tom Steyer and Steve Hilton, are making their final pitches to voters.
- Right: Democrats' frontrunner struggles, raising concerns for party's California prospects Right-leaning outlets highlight the 'huge dilemma' facing California Democrats in the gubernatorial primary, specifically their fear of 'getting egg on their face' due to the state's 'jungle primary' system. They emphasize frontrunner Xavier Becerra's weak polling at 28% and lack of major endorsements, suggesting a Republican like Steve Hilton could advance.