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Los Angeles TimesSaturday, 30 May 2026

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Candidates in homestretch of governor’s race

Front-runners Becerra, Hilton and Steyer woo voters in friendly political territory.

How they framed it

The report focuses on the final tactical maneuvers of the leading candidates, emphasizing their attempts to solidify support within their respective ideological bases ahead of the primary.

Context

The California gubernatorial primary is entering its final days, with three distinct candidates—a Democrat, a former Fox News host, and a billionaire environmentalist—competing for the top two spots in the general election.

Striking phrase

woo voters in friendly political territory

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Extreme violence redefined MS-13

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Charter school wars may be over

Bitter and expensive L.A. board races of the past are absent this election cycle.

Notes a shift in local educational politics where expensive, high-conflict school board races have become less common.

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