Live Panel Discussion: Election Results Across California: Hilton, Becerra, Pratt, Bass & What Happens Next

California’s June primary may be over, but the counting is far from finished.

Jon Fleischman is joined by Lance Christensen of the California Policy Center and political strategist Matt Klink for a comprehensive breakdown of California’s early election results and what they mean heading into November.

Topics include Steve Hilton’s strong showing in the Governor’s race, Xavier Becerra’s path forward, Tom Steyer’s disappointing finish, the implications for Republican turnout, and why the emerging Hilton-Becerra matchup could become a referendum on the Gavin Newsom era.

The conversation also dives deep into Los Angeles politics, including Spencer Pratt’s surprising mayoral campaign, Karen Bass’ vulnerabilities heading into the fall, Democratic Socialists in local government, key City Attorney and City Council races, congressional contests, legislative races, tax measures, and the long road ahead as millions of California ballots remain uncounted.

Timestamps

00:00 Introduction & California’s Slow Vote Count

04:30 How Many Ballots Remain Outstanding?

08:00 Governor’s Race: Hilton, Becerra & Steyer

15:00 Can Hilton Make California Competitive?

22:00 Matt Klink Joins The Discussion

28:00 Spencer Pratt’s Impact On The L.A. Mayor’s Race

36:45 Los Angeles City Attorney & City Council Races

45:30 Congressional & Legislative Races Across California

61:00 San Diego Politics & Key Legislative Contests

70:00 Tax Measures & November Ballot Fights

82:00 Final Thoughts