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Democrat Xavier Becerra wins the top spot in November's race for California governor Former Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra has clinched the top spot on California's ballot for governor. With millions of ballots still to be counted, his November challenger is unknown.

BREAKING NEWS Jun. 5, 2026 Democrat Xavier Becerra advances to general election in California governor’s race NBC News projects that the former Biden Cabinet official will emerge from the all-party primary, while his November opponent has yet to be determined www.nbcnews.com/politics/202...

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BREAKING 🚨 🚨 🚨 Former Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra, a Democrat, will advance to the November election in California’s governor’s race, CNN’s Decision Desk projects. It’s not yet clear who he’ll face in November. www.cnn.com/2026/06/05/p...

Democrat Xavier Becerra advances to general election in race for California governor | Courthouse News Service Former U.S. health secretary Xavier Becerra secured a spot on California’s November ballot after campaigning on his experience in state and national government. SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — DemocratXavier Becerraadvanced to the general election for California governor Friday after pitching himself as an experienced choice to lead the nation’s most populous state and succeed Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom. Becerra leaned on his more than 35 years in public office, including as state attorney general and U.S. health secretary, to argue that he was the most qualified candidate in a crowded field. “The people of the great state of California, in the greatest nation on earth, have spoken — loudly and proudly,” Becerra said in a statement. “We are never backing down. November, here we come.” It was not yet clear who Becerra would face in the general election. His top rivals came down to Republican Steve Hilton, a former Fox News commentator backed by President Donald Trump, and Democrat Tom Steyer, a billionaire climate activist who poured $215 million of his own money into his …

BREAKING 🚨 🚨 🚨 Republican Steve Hilton to face Democrat Xavier Becerra in California governor’s race NBC News projected Tuesday that Hilton, a former Fox News host, will advance from a crowded all-party primary field to advance to the general election. www.nbcnews.com/politics/202...

#BreakingNews: The Decision Desk HQ projects that Xavier Becerra will be a Democratic candidate for governor of California in the Midterms this November 2026, competing against MAGA GOP Steve Hilton. #USMidterms

BREAKING: Republican Steve Hilton, former Fox News personality, will advance in the general election for California governor, facing Democrat Xavier Becerra, according to a projection from the Associated Press. READ MORE: www.ms.now/news/steve-h...

BREAKING: Democrat Xavier Becerra advances to general election in race for CA governor, facing either Rep. Steve Hilton, a former Fox News commentator backed by Trump, or Dem. Tom Steyer, a billionaire climate activist who poured $215 mill into his campaign. apnews.com/article/cali...

Xavier Becerra advances to California's gubernatorial general election, leveraging his past as US health secretary to promise aggressive opposition to Trump. Democrat now faces intense scrutiny over his prior record while campaigning on emergency measures to combat state living costs.

Xavier Becerra secures spot in California governor’s general election <p>Becerra advanced to the general election after emerging from California’s crowded primary field in the race to succeed Gavin Newsom</p><p>Xavier Becerra has advanced to the November general election in California’s gubernatorial race, cementing a stunning come-from-behind primary victory in one of California’s most turbulent campaign seasons in recent memory.</p><p>Election officials are continuing to count ballots to determine whether he will face fellow Democratic Tom Steyer or Republican Steve Hilton in the fall.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jun/05/xavier-becerra-california-governor-primary-election-result">Continue reading...</a>

Democrat Xavier Becerra advances to general election in race for ... Share Add Us On Google Add as a preferred source on Google SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Democrat Xavier Becerra advanced Friday to the general election for California governor after pitching himself as an experienced choice to lead the nation’s most populous state and succeed Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom. Becerra leaned on his more than 35 years in public office — including as state attorney general and U.S. health secretary — to argue that he was the most qualified candidate in a crowded field. FILE -- California gubernatorial candidate Xavier Becerra speaks during an election night event Tuesday, June 2, 2026, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong) “I am ready to lead the fight to uphold California’s promise to make sure we have the governance worthy of our gifts,” he said on election night. It was not yet clear who Becerra would face in the general election. His top rivals came down to Republican Steve Hilton, a former Fox News commentator backed by President Donald Trump, and Democrat Tom Steyer, a billionaire climate activist who poured $215 million of his own money into his campaign. Becerra’s campaign failed …

Democrat Xavier Becerra advances to general election in race for ... SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Democrat Xavier Becerra advanced to the general election for California governor on June 5 after pitching himself as an experienced choice to lead the nation’s most populous state and succeed Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom. Becerra leaned on his more than 35 years in public office, including as state attorney general and U.S. health secretary, to argue that he was the most qualified candidate in a crowded field. “The people of the great state of California, in the greatest nation on earth, have spoken — loudly and proudly,” Becerra said in a statement. “We are never backing down. November, here we come.” It was not yet clear on June 5 who Becerra would face in the general election. His top rivals came down to Republican Steve Hilton, a former Fox News commentator backed by President Donald Trump, and Democrat Tom Steyer, a billionaire climate activist who poured $215 million of his own money into his campaign. Born and raised in Sacramento by Mexican immigrant parents, Becerra has a wife and three daughters. He has said his family’s immigrant background mirrored his “underdog” gubernatoria…

Democrat Xavier Becerra advances to general election in California governor's race, AP projects - ABC News The AP has not yet projected which other candidate Becerra will face In the California gubernatorial race, Democrat Xavier Becerra will advance to the general election, the Associated Press projects. The AP has not yet projected which candidate Becerrawill face. As of Friday evening with about 66% of the expected vote counted, Becerra, the former secretary of Health and Human Services in the Biden administration, had about 26.7% of the vote, according to the AP tally. Republican Steve Hilton, a former Fox News host, followed with 26.4% of the vote. Democrat Tom Steyer, an activist and billionaire, had 21% of the vote. California hosts non-partisan primaries, which means all candidates are listed on one primary ballot and the top two candidates advance to the general election, regardless of party affiliation. "The people of the great state of California, in the greatest nation on earth, have spoken -- loudly and proudly," Becerra said in a statement. "We will not be bought. We will not be bullied. And we are never backing down. November, here we come." Becerra, a former…

Democrat Xavier Becerra advances to general election in California governor’s race Add NBC News to Google Critical California governor’s race begins to take shape 01:42 Get more news Live on Share Add NBC News to Google June 5, 2026, 7:47 PM EDT By Adam Edelman Former Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra has advanced to the general election in the California governor’s race, NBC News projects. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. His opponent in November has yet to be determined. Former Fox News host Steve Hilton, a Republican, and billionaire activist Tom Steyer, a Democrat are the leading candidates for second place in the all-party primary. With two-thirds of the expected vote tallied, Becerra was taking about 27% to Hilton’s 26%, while Steyer was at 21%. See live results here. Becerra, a former California attorney general and 12-term congressman, campaigned on his extensive experience in government in the race to replace term-limited Gov. Gavin Newsom, portraying himself as a mainstream and moderate Democrat. Becerra was mired low single digits in the polls for much of the campaign. But he rapidly ro…