Democrat Xavier Becerra wins California governor's race, CBS News projects
Summary
CBS News projects that Democrat Xavier Becerra defeated Republican Steve Hilton and will become California’s next governor, succeeding term-limited Gov. Gavin Newsom. The campaign focused on living costs, housing, energy policy, immigration and the state’s relationship with the federal government.Key Facts
- Becerra previously served as California attorney general, U.S. secretary of Health and Human Services, and a member of Congress representing Los Angeles.
- If he takes office, Becerra will be California’s first Latino governor since Romualdo Pacheco, more than 150 years ago.
- Becerra received about 28% of the vote in the June primary, while Hilton received about 25% and Tom Steyer about 23%.
- An October poll by the UC Berkeley Institute of Governmental Studies and the Los Angeles Times found 61% of likely voters supported Becerra and 34% supported Hilton.
- President Trump endorsed Hilton; Newsom and former Vice President Kamala Harris backed Becerra.
- Hilton proposed eliminating state income taxes on the first $150,000 of income, repealing the state gas tax and limiting fees on new housing developments.
- Becerra said he would preserve California’s clean-energy transition and proposed increasing housing supply and access to down-payment assistance.
- The candidates disagreed over California’s immigration policy; Becerra said he would uphold the state’s sanctuary law, while Hilton opposed it.
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