Xavier Becerra Declared Winner of California Governor’s Race
The odds were in Becerra's favor as a Democrat running in a state that hasn't elected a Republican statewide in 20 years.

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From an LGBTQ+ rally to Trunk or Treat, Becerra and Hilton barnstorm California hoping to be next governor (opens Los Angeles Times in a new tab)
With Tuesday's election barreling toward them, Becerra and Hilton traded barbs and did their the best to gin up support as they crisscrossed California in what has been a relatively sedate race to succeed Democrat Gavin Newsom
Xavier Becerra Declared Winner of California Governor’s Race (opens Variety in a new tab)
Xavier Becerra has been declared the winner of the California governor’s race, easily swatting away a challenge from Republican Steve Hilton. Becerra, the Democrat, ran on a platform of lowering energy costs and working toward universal health care. The…
Democrat Xavier Becerra wins California governor's race, defeating Republican Steve Hilton (opens PBS NewsHour in a new tab)
The odds were in Becerra's favor as a Democrat running in a state that hasn't elected a Republican statewide in 20 years.
Xavier Becerra makes history as California governor (opens The Economic Times in a new tab)


