Xavier Becerra advances in California’s hotly contested governor’s race
Summary
Xavier Becerra has secured a spot in California’s November governor race after a surprising comeback in the primary election. He will compete either against Democrat Tom Steyer or Republican Steve Hilton, with final ballot counts still underway.Key Facts
- Xavier Becerra, former California attorney general and U.S. health secretary, advanced to the November governor’s race.
- Becerra was polling at only 3% months ago but gained support to reach the general election.
- He could become California’s first Latino governor since 1875 if elected.
- Final votes are still being counted to decide if Becerra’s opponent will be Democrat Tom Steyer or Republican Steve Hilton.
- Tom Steyer, an environmental activist, spent over $200 million on his campaign.
- Steve Hilton, a former UK political adviser endorsed by President Trump, initially led but fell behind as votes were tallied.
- California’s primary system picks the top two candidates regardless of party for the general election.
- Democrats hold a strong voter registration advantage, making it challenging for any Republican to win statewide.
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