Democrat Xavier Becerra advances to general election in California governor’s race
CBS News projected Xavier Becerra advances as 67% of ballots were counted, while the second runoff spot remained undecided in a tight three-way race.
- On Friday, CBS News projected that Democratic Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra advanced to November's general election after late ballot drops allowed him to overtake Republican Steve Hilton.
- California's top-two primary system mandates that the two leading candidates face off in November, in a race to replace term-limited Gov. Gavin Newsom that remained tight between Becerra, Hilton, and Tom Steyer.
- A CBS News poll found 70% of voters consider the cost of living 'unmanageable,' while 64% lack confidence the 'California Dream' remains attainable; Becerra gained momentum after former Rep. Eric Swalwell exited in April.
- State and local election officials defended the ballot counting process after criticism from Republicans, including President Donald Trump, emphasizing that all ballots are subject to verification requirements regardless of receipt date.
- California has elected Democratic governors since 2010, when former Gov. Jerry Brown succeeded former Republican Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger; following the primary, candidates including former Orange County Rep. Katie Porter and San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan conceded.
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According to forecasts, ex-democrat Xavier Becerra can no longer slide to third place, his opponent in the November election is not yet certain.
NEWS HEADLINES: Calif: Becerra first to advance in governor race – One America News Network
California gubernatorial candidate Xavier Becerra takes a selfie at an event while campaigning on May 26, 2026 in San Francisco, California. Becerra is the former United States Secretary of Health and Human Services and is running as a democratic candidate for governor. California’s statewide election is on June 2. (Photo by Benjamin Fanjoy/Getty Images) OAN Staff Sophia Flores 5:28 PM – Friday, June 5, 2026 Former Health and Human Services (HHS…
Democrat Xavier Becerra Moves On In High-Stakes Governor Contest
Former Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra has secured a place in California’s November gubernatorial election after late-counted ballots helped him move ahead in a closely watched primary contest. CBS News projected Becerra’s advancement on Friday, as California’s top-two primary system narrowed the crowded field competing to replace term-limited Gov. Gavin Newsom. The race remained highly competitive among Becerra, Republican Steve Hilton,…
Xavier Becerra consolidates as a solid seeker to relieve Gavin Newsom as governor of the “Golden State”
Democrat Xavier Becerra (Sacramento, 1958) is the first candidate to advance to the second round in November by the California government, according to projections of the AP agency’s vote count. The result is not surprising: during the last decade, the state has consolidated itself as one of the country’s Democratic bastions. Meanwhile, Republican Steve Hilton (London, England, 1969), a naturalized English immigrant American just a few years ago…
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