California governor’s race deadlocked with nearly 60% of the votes counted
Republican Steve Hilton and Democrat Xavier Becerra lead the field with slow process of vote counting still underway
TL;DR
- The California governor's race is deadlocked, with Republican Steve Hilton slightly ahead of Democrat Xavier Becerra as vote counting proceeds slowly.
- Nationwide primaries indicate Democrats seeking change, voter dissatisfaction with the economy, and Donald Trump's influence on Republican voters.
- Several key races across states like New Jersey and Iowa are shaping up for the general election, featuring a mix of candidate types.
- New congressional maps in California are being tested, potentially benefiting Democrats.
- Internal Democratic party debates on various issues are influencing several races.
- Specific races mentioned include those in New Jersey, Iowa, California, South Dakota, and New Mexico.