3 big things to watch on California election night as ballots are counted
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The most important thing political junkies might need this week is patience.With so many key races expected to be tight, officials are warning it could takes days — perhaps even more than a week — to know the outcome of Tuesday’s primary election.
Here are some important things to watch as the results roll in:Most polls and pundits say Democrat Xavier Becerra is likely to be the top voter-getter in the primary to replace Gavin Newsom as California governor.Until recently, it was assumed that Republican Fox News host Steve Hilton would also advance, especially after he was endorsed by President Trump.But a new poll suggested Hilton was in a tight race for second place with Democratic billionaire Tom Steyer, who is spending heavily from his own fortune.If he is successful, California could see a competitive Democrat-versus-Democrat general election come November.
Under California’s election rules, the top two vote-getters move on to the general election regardless of party preference.Hilton is urging Republicans to unite around him to avoid being shut out.
His main GOP opponent is Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco.A few months ago, Hilton and Bianco led some polls amid a crowded Democratic field, prompting fears that Democrats might be locked out of November’s general election.But those concerns have subsided somewhat with Becerra’s rise in the polls.
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