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Old Crank

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38. In the article they figure

Fri Jun 5, 2026, 02:14 PM

Jun 5

that Becerra will overtake Hilton when all the mail in votes are counted.

As for the way elections are reported like sports contests is nuts. Who leads while counting is going on is wholy dependent on which groups of votes are conted first and which are counted last. Something Trump makes a meal of when he losses an early lead....

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CA-GOV: Becerra advances in California governor's race [View all] RandySF Jun 5 OP

Two Democrats on the ticket. Wouldn't that be something! ❤️ littlemissmartypants Jun 5 #1

Will Voters Mr.Bee Jun 5 #10

Don't worry. In the state as a whole, Shillton doesn't stand a chance. peppertree Jun 5 #15

In California? You're kidding, right? paleotn Jun 5 #42

No! I don't want 4+ months Retrograde Jun 5 #35

Ok. Please don't bust a gasket. It hasn't happened in elebentyhundred years anyway. 😄 littlemissmartypants Jun 5 #37

Message auto-removed Name removed Saturday #54

Come on, Californians! I hope you GOTV for Cha Jun 5 #2

'Billionaire' is still a dirty word Mr.Bee Jun 5 #11

The vote's already out Retrograde Jun 5 #36

Yes, I knew that... I should have Cha Jun 5 #41

Good! Chasstev365 Jun 5 #3

Congrats to Becerra and Cali for dodging a bullet w/ Swalwell. rogue emissary Jun 5 #4

Um, the article doesn't really match the numbers relayerbob Jun 5 #5

About par for the media. Scruffy1 Jun 5 #7

The votes are still being tabulated GreenWave Jun 5 #9

Lots of people in California. travelingthrulife Jun 5 #12

Because there are still like 3 million votes being tabulated obamanut2012 Jun 5 #25

It's like a contest ... relayerbob Jun 5 #31

It will be close, but I expect Hilton to take out Steyer by about 1% obamanut2012 Jun 5 #24

In the article they figure Old Crank Jun 5 #38

Oh I'm sure he will relayerbob Saturday #52

Note that I'll be happy to be wrong relayerbob Saturday #53

This article doesn't look accurate. Renew Deal Jun 5 #6

I've been watching and Unwind Your Mind Jun 5 #8

The article might have been written by AI Renew Deal Jun 5 #30

They say yesterday's talley in the article. travelingthrulife Jun 5 #13

Maybe Renew Deal Jun 5 #16

Thiose are the current numbers obamanut2012 Jun 5 #27

Yes, that's the current votes tabulated number obamanut2012 Jun 5 #26

Folks, Please read the article Wiz Imp Jun 5 #14

Yea, I think the OP article is a prediction based on modeling. LisaL Jun 5 #17

Right. The numbers will be updated later today Wiz Imp Jun 5 #22

Yup, we will get some big drops today obamanut2012 Jun 5 #28

Do you know when they'll be updated? senseandsensibility Jun 5 #45

I believe I heard the update would be around 5:00 PM local time. Wiz Imp Jun 5 #47

The California Secretary of State's website hasn't been updated yet, but Decision Desk HQ Wiz Imp Jun 5 #50

Becerra vs Steyer Nasruddin Jun 5 #18

But why waste money on Becerra vs Steyer contest? LisaL Jun 5 #19

It will discourage republicans from voting DBoon Jun 5 #29

I see your point. LisaL Jun 5 #34

Or better yet, get more of them to leave the state. Most CA Republicans actually want to live in Florida anyway. They Karasu Jun 5 #44

Becerra Taking the Lead calcin Jun 5 #20

This is what I've been predicting all along senseandsensibility Jun 5 #39

Becarra's polling will only improve themaguffin Jun 5 #21

Go Xavi! obamanut2012 Jun 5 #23

Becerra is confirm...... Lovie777 Jun 5 #32

Becerra is confirm...... Lovie777 Jun 5 #33

"Steve Hilton (R) and billionaire Tom Steyer (D) are currently battling for the second spot..." Trust_Reality Jun 5 #40

He'll be our governor...whew. Did not like the idea of a billionaire or a republican or an ex-sheriff republican. C Moon Jun 5 #43

Why did Porter stay in... Escape Jun 5 #46

I seriously doubt Porter took significant votes away from Steyer Wiz Imp Jun 5 #48

Republican Hilton is on the verge of calling the "slow" counting process as RIGGED.......................... Lovie777 Jun 5 #49

The California SOS website has now been updated. Wiz Imp Jun 5 #51