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What California primary results mean for the state and the midterms
Democrat Gavin Newsom and Republican John Cox won the most votes in Tuesday’s primary election. They will face off in November to be California’s next governor.
By Madeleine Brand • • 47m ListenDemocrat Gavin Newsom and Republican John Cox won the most votes in Tuesday’s primary election. They will face off in November to be California’s next governor. In the Senate race, Dianne Feinstein cruised to victory, while Democratic challenger Kevin De León barely clinched second. We look at those races and other highlights from the primary.
Image of John Cox and Gavin Newsom at KCRW by Amy Ta and Christopher Ho.
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