US primary voters choose midterm candidates as Democrats look to flip key seats
California's primary election results remain tight as votes are counted, with Republican Steve Hilton leading Democrat Xavier Becerra in the race for governor. The outcome is expected to shift as more mail-in ballots are processed, potentially favoring Democratic candidates.
Why it matters
The results of this primary will determine the candidates for critical midterm seats, influencing the balance of power in the U.S. government.
An election worker processes the ballots at the San Diego county registrar of voters office during California's primary election. Photograph: Michael Ho Wai Lee/SOPA Images/Shutterstock View image in fullscreen An election worker processes the ballots at the San Diego county registrar of voters office during California's primary election. Photograph: Michael Ho Wai Lee/SOPA Images/Shutterstock US politics California governor’s race still a toss-up as leading candidates battle for top spots Republican Steve Hilton and Democrat Xavier Becerra lead the field as votes continue to be counted
The article acknowledges the complexity of the vote-counting process and the potential for results to change, maintaining a balanced perspective on the candidates.
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