Steve Hilton currently leads the California gubernatorial primary with 27.8 percent of the vote after early tallies showed strong support for his campaign.The Republican candidate, supported by Donald Trump, intends to challenge the state's Democratic governance by focusing on tax cuts and lower living costs.Xavier Becerra follows in second place, ensuring a competitive runoff in November as the top two candidates advance under state election rules.Final results for the contest to succeed
Gavin Newsom remain pending while officials continue counting ballots from across the state.