Trump and the high cost of living loom over California governor's race between Becerra and Hilton
Summary
California voters are choosing between Democrat Xavier Becerra and Republican Steve Hilton to succeed Gov. Gavin Newsom. The campaign has focused on the state’s high living costs, the candidates’ experience, and their positions toward President Donald Trump.Key Facts
- Becerra is a former California attorney general, member of Congress, and U.S. health secretary in Joe Biden’s administration.
- Hilton is a former political adviser in the United Kingdom and a former Fox News host; he has never held elected office.
- Becerra has promised to position California as a liberal counterweight to the Trump administration.
- Hilton has blamed California’s long period of Democratic leadership for high costs, including housing and gas.
- About 45% of California’s registered voters are Democrats, while about 25% are Republicans.
- The Trump administration alleged that as many as 20,000 noncitizens could be registered to vote in California and sued over ballot counting.
- The U.S. Supreme Court rejected the administration’s request on Monday; state and local officials say they follow federal law.
- Election experts say noncitizen voting is rare and has not been shown to change election outcomes.
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