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Tom Steyer Dominates California Governor Race with $39M Income

3/29/2026

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Tom Steyer, a Democrat and billionaire, leads the field among ten candidates vying to replace California Governor Gavin Newsom, with $39 million in income for 2024.
Steve Hilton, the Republican candidate, has $7.5 million in income in 2024, primarily from his wife's Netflix role.
Antonio Villaraigosa, a Democrat, has $1.4 million in income.
Xavier Becerra, a Democrat, has $490,000 in income.
Some candidates have not filed their latest tax returns.

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Story summary

Tom Steyer, a Democrat and billionaire, leads the field among ten candidates vying to replace California Governor Gavin Newsom, with $39 million in income for 2024.
Steve Hilton, the Republican candidate, has $7.5 million in income in 2024, primarily from his wife's Netflix role.
Antonio Villaraigosa, a Democrat, has $1.4 million in income.
Xavier Becerra, a Democrat, has $490,000 in income.
Some candidates have not filed their latest tax returns.