Biden cabinet secretary advances in California governor race
Summary
Xavier Becerra, former health secretary under President Biden and ex-California attorney general, is advancing in the California governor race after the primary election. Votes are still being counted to determine who will face him in the November general election.Key Facts
- Xavier Becerra is moving forward in the race for California governor.
- He previously served as President Biden’s health secretary and California’s attorney general.
- The second candidate to advance will be either Steve Hilton, a Republican and former TV host, or Tom Steyer, a Democrat and climate activist.
- California has about 23 million registered voters, and many mail-in ballots are still being counted.
- Over 60 candidates, mostly Democrats, ran to replace Governor Gavin Newsom, who is term-limited.
- The top two candidates will compete in November to lead California.
- The governor manages a large budget, many state workers, and numerous government agencies.
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