Republican John Cox has won the second spot for the November election in the race for California governor.
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Cox's second-place finish in Tuesday's primary ensures Republicans won't be shut out of the race. But the San Diego businessman faces long odds against Democrat Gavin Newsom in a state where Democrats are increasingly dominating.
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Cox got a major boost from President Donald Trump's endorsement, which helped solidify his support among Republicans and push him past Democrats Antonio Villaraigosa, John Chiang and Delaine Eastin.
Trump's endorsement was a blow to Republican Assemblyman Travis Allen of Huntington Beach, who portrayed himself as the candidate most loyal to the president.
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Democratic Gov. Jerry Brown is barred by term limit laws from seeking re-election.
Gavin Newsom and John Cox appear in this undated split image. (KGO-TV)