California Governor's Race

California Governor's Race

California Governor's Race — Lantern Podcasts

Episodes 41
Avg. Duration 7m
Activity Highly Active
Since Apr 2026
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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California Governor's Race is a daily briefing on the 2026 election and the California governor contest. Each episode breaks down candidate backgrounds, campaign strategy, fundraising and polling, with close reads of debates and policy choices shaping California politics. We map Gavin Newsom's role and the paths of challengers across the gubernatorial race, explaining what fundraising reports and legal fights mean for voters. Episodes deliver on-the-ground recaps of campaign events, debate takeaways and interviews with strategists, plus clear explainers of ballot rules and voter impact in the California governor race. This podcast is for voters, reporters and news consumers following the 2026 election who want clear context on polling trends and the forces that will decide the next governor.

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Becerra-Hilton Takes Shape as Steyer’s $216M Bet Burns Out — June 12, 2026

Jun 12, 2026 11m Transcript

California governor race shifts into a Becerra-Hilton general election, with Steve Hilton pitching tax cuts and deregulation while Tom Steyer’s $216 million ad blitz becomes a cautionary tale about…

Hilton vs. Becerra: California’s governor race snaps into focus — June 11, 2026

Jun 11, 2026 8m Transcript

Steve Hilton and Xavier Becerra are set for California’s November governor race after Hilton edged Tom Steyer despite Steyer’s record spending, turning the contest into a classic red-vs-blue test…

Newsom Unites Democrats as Becerra-Hilton Race Begins — June 10, 2026

Jun 10, 2026 11m Transcript

California governor race: Gavin Newsom and Kamala Harris moved to unite Democrats behind Xavier Becerra after Steve Hilton secured the runoff spot, while Tom Steyer’s $200 million bid collapsed and…

Becerra Leads as California’s Governor Count Tightens — June 09, 2026

Jun 09, 2026 8m Transcript

California governor race results keep Xavier Becerra in front, but Steve Hilton and Tom Steyer are still battling for the second November slot as slow ballot counting fuels political attacks and…

California Waits as Becerra-Hilton Race Takes Shape — June 08, 2026

Jun 08, 2026 8m Transcript

California governor’s race remains in ballot-counting limbo after the June 2 primary, with Xavier Becerra and Steve Hilton leading and Tom Steyer still chasing. The delayed count is testing voter…

Becerra Advances as California’s Slow Count Shapes November — June 05, 2026

Jun 05, 2026 10m Transcript

Xavier Becerra is projected to advance in California’s 2026 governor race, with Steve Hilton still leading the count and Tom Steyer trailing; PPIC’s survey helps explain Becerra’s late surge after…

Becerra-Hilton Runoff Takes Shape as Steyer’s Millions Fall Short — June 04, 2026

Jun 04, 2026 7m Transcript

California governor primary returns put Xavier Becerra and Steve Hilton on track for November, with Tom Steyer’s record self-funded blitz lagging and analysts reading a win for party regulars over…

Becerra-Hilton Lead as California’s Primary Cliffhanger Turns Real — June 03, 2026

Jun 03, 2026 9m Transcript

California governor primary returns put Xavier Becerra and Steve Hilton ahead, with Tom Steyer trailing after record outside spending and a late scramble over who reaches November.Got 60 seconds?…

California Governor Primary Hits the Wire With Becerra Ahead — June 02, 2026

Jun 02, 2026 8m Transcript

California governor primary voters face a top-two cliffhanger as Xavier Becerra leads, Tom Steyer and Steve Hilton trade second place, and late money from Kalshi and Silicon Valley sharpens questions…

Becerra Surges as California’s Top-Two Fight Tightens — June 01, 2026

Jun 01, 2026 8m Transcript

California governor primary polling now shows Xavier Becerra ahead, with Steve Hilton and Tom Steyer battling for the second November slot as the top-two system turns Democratic consolidation,…

California’s Governor Primary Runs Into Top-Two Math — May 29, 2026

May 29, 2026 8m Transcript

California governor primary voters now have the official candidate list and ballot statements, while Trump’s endorsement of Steve Hilton and new polling math sharpen the top-two stakes as Democrats…

California’s Governor Race Hits Turnout and Affordability Tests — May 28, 2026

May 28, 2026 5m Transcript

California governor race turnout is lagging before the June 2 primary, while candidates fight over affordability: single-payer without a funding plan, gas-price fixes, and Tom Steyer’s closing attack…

California’s Governor Race Enters the Money-and-Turnout Crunch — May 27, 2026

May 27, 2026 9m Transcript

California governor race voting is down to its final week with Xavier Becerra, Steve Hilton and Tom Steyer leading polls, while Steyer’s record ad spending and fight with PG&E sharpen the stakes…

Hilton and Becerra Lead as California’s Primary Turns Brutal — May 26, 2026

May 26, 2026 8m Transcript

Steve Hilton and Xavier Becerra are virtually tied in a new California governor poll, with Tom Steyer still within reach and Matt Mahan fighting late campaign-finance questions as the June primary…

Mahan Wobbles as Steyer’s Influencer Push Draws Scrutiny — May 25, 2026

May 25, 2026 8m Transcript

California governor campaigns are entering a rougher phase: Matt Mahan’s outside support is unwinding, Tom Steyer’s paid influencer push faces legal scrutiny, and Republicans used a Fresno debate and…

Affordability Becomes California’s Closing Argument — May 22, 2026

May 22, 2026 8m Transcript

California governor candidates are closing the primary around affordability: Chad Bianco gets a KQED/PBS town hall, Katie Porter presses corporate-tax plans despite weak polling, and debate coverage…

Hilton and Becerra Consolidate as California Primary Nears — May 21, 2026

May 21, 2026 10m Transcript

California governor’s race polling now has Steve Hilton at 22% and Xavier Becerra at 21%, signaling consolidation as Tom Steyer stalls, Chad Bianco loses GOP room, and YIMBY groups split over who can…

Becerra Holds Off Steyer as Hilton Tightens California Race — May 20, 2026

May 20, 2026 8m Transcript

California governor’s race polling puts Xavier Becerra ahead despite Tom Steyer’s ad barrage, while Steve Hilton consolidates Republicans around an affordability pitch—tightening the June top-two…

Becerra Takes the Fire as Mahan’s Tech Money Gets Scrutinized — May 19, 2026

May 19, 2026 8m Transcript

Becerra’s new frontrunner status is reshaping the closing primary stretch: rivals attacked his ethics, health-care realism, and Sacramento résumé, while Matt Mahan tries to turn Silicon Valley money…

Becerra’s Lead Meets the Debate Grinder — May 18, 2026

May 18, 2026 10m Transcript

Xavier Becerra’s sudden rise has turned him into the race’s main target, with rivals using the final debate to test both his policy evasions and the Williamson corruption cloud. The top-two primary…

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