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Polling closed at 8 p.m. If you are in line, stay in line. Governor of California For several months, more than 60 candidates have battled to replace term-limited California Gov. Gavin Newsom, with former United States Secretary of Health and Human Services Xavier Becerra, billionaire and philanthropist Tom Steyer and conservative political commentator Steve Hilton becoming the frontrunners in the days before the primary election.

For early voting sites, ballot drop boxes, and election information please visit sonomacounty.gov California gubernatorial candidate Tom Steyer hosted his final “Shared Prosperity” town hall event at the Luther Burbank Center for the Arts Wednesday evening. Accompanied by Congressmembers Ro Khanna and Jared Huffman, a packed house largely composed of undecided voters anxiously awaited their next potential governor.

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