Ballots have been mailed for California’s June 2 gubernatorial primary, and candidates are campaigning to gain votes. Rep. Eric Swalwell’s campaign collapsed, leaving Democrats without a clear front runner until recent polling showed former Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra pulling ahead. Republicans have seen steady support for Steve Hilton, boosted by an endorsement from President Donald Trump in early April. Prominent candidates include Chad Bianco, Katie Porter, Matt Mahan, Tom Steyer, Tony Thurmond, Xavier Becerra, and Antonio Villaraigosa. Tom Steyer argues billionaires should pay their fair share and says California can remain competitive even if some billionaires leave to protect private wealth. Tony Thurmond is California’s State Superintendent of Public Instruction, elected statewide twice, most recently in 2022 with 63.7% of the vote.
"With ballots already mailed out, California gubernatorial candidates are making their last push to gain votes in the highly-contested primary on June 2."
"The stunning collapse of Rep. Eric Swalwell's California governor campaign upended the wide-open contest and left Democrats with no clear front runner up until recently, with May polls showing former Secretary of Health and Human Services Xavier Becerra pulling ahead."
"As for the Republicans, Steve Hilton has been holding a steady lead and got a boost in GOP support after getting endorsed by President Donald Trump in early April."
"Steyer is a billionaire who wants billionaires to pay their fair share. He said California would not lose its competitive edge even if billionaires leave to shield their private wealth."
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