Final California Primary Results Put Xavier Becerra and Steve Hilton in the November 3 Governor Runoff
California's final official Statement of Vote resolves the uncertainty recorded in the original June 5 item. Xavier Becerra finished first with 2,591,857 votes (28.0%), and Steve Hilton finished second with 2,277,318 votes (24.6%); under California's top-two system, they advance to the November 3 general election.
Tom Steyer did not advance. For FQHC planning, this is an election-landscape signal rather than immediate operating relief: the next governor takes office after the December 31, 2026 federal health-center funding deadline and the January 1, 2027 start of major Medi-Cal eligibility changes.
Key takeaways
- Final official totals: Becerra 2,591,857 (28.0%); Hilton 2,277,318 (24.6%). Both advance to November 3.
- The former Hilton-versus-Steyer uncertainty is retired; Tom Steyer did not advance.
- The election does not change the 2026 operating calendar; the next governor takes office after the year-end funding deadline.
Linked evidence
California Secretary of State — Final Statement of VoteSource packet
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FQHC Talent. (2026, June 5). Final California Primary Results Put Xavier Becerra and Steve Hilton in the November 3 Governor Runoff. Linked evidence: California Secretary of State — Final Statement of Vote. Retrieved September 11, 2026, from https://www.fqhctalent.com/intel/ca-governor-primary-becerra-advances-june-2026
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