5 things to know about California's election results

Key Points:

• In California's primary election, Republican Steve Hilton and Democrat Xavier Becerra lead the governor's race, with billionaire Tom Steyer trailing but still technically viable; the Associated Press has yet to call the race.
• Despite spending nearly $250 million on his campaign, Steyer's self-funded bid has not translated into a decisive victory, highlighting the limitations of heavy personal spending in elections.
• Traditional Democrats with established political experience, like Becerra, fared well, as voters appear to prefer candidates who can effectively oppose Donald Trump, rather than anti-incumbent populists.
• California's top-two primary system continues to produce general election matchups reflecting party lines, with few exceptions, and Democrats avoided a feared "shut out" scenario despite a crowded field.
• Several prominent state legislators seeking higher office struggled to advance, including former Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon and state Sen. Anna Caballero, while others like Sen. Ben Allen and Scott Wiener secured strong positions.