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Xavier Becerra Wins California Governor Race

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Democrat Xavier Becerra will become California's next governor, CBS News projects, defeating Republican challenger Steve Hilton in a race that centered on the state's high cost of living, housing affordability, energy policy and relations with the federal government.

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Becerra campaigned on protecting California policies and programs from federal challenges, drawing on his record of repeatedly taking the first Trump administration to court during his tenure as state attorney general.

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CBS News4 Nov

CBS News projects that Democrat Xavier Becerra will win California's governor race against Republican Steve Hilton. The election focused on issues like housing affordability and energy policy. With about 61% of likely voters supporting him, Becerra is set to become California’s first Latino governor since Romualdo Pacheco over 150 years ago.

Democrat Xavier Becerra wins California governor's race, CBS News projects →2 articles from CBS News on this story
Toronto Star3 Nov

In California's governor race, incumbent Democrat Xavier Becerra faces Republican challenger Steve Hilton as voters decide on Tuesday. The election pits Becerra’s extensive political experience against Hilton’s claim to be a fresh alternative to 15 years of Democratic leadership. With Democrats comprising about 45% of registered voters and Republicans 25%, Hilton is seen as an underdog. President Trump's…

Trump and affordability loom over California governor's race between Becerra and Hilton →
The Guardian4 Nov

Xavier Becerra, a Democratic candidate and former health secretary, won California's gubernatorial race, becoming the state's first Latino governor since 1875. He defeated Steve Hilton, who was endorsed by President Trump, with his campaign focused on resisting Trump’s policies and restoring affordability in healthcare and other issues facing California. With nearly 40% of California residents being Latino…

Xavier Becerra wins California race for governor with vows to resist Trump’s agenda →
NBC News4 Nov

Xavier Becerra has won the California governor's race, defeating Steve Hilton to become the state’s next leader. With 68% of votes counted, NBC News projected Becerra as the winner over Republican candidate Steve Hilton, who was backed by former President Donald Trump. In his campaign, Becerra emphasized opposition to Trump-era policies and highlighted his extensive political experience, including serving as…

Former Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra wins California governor’s race →
Fox News4 Nov

Fox News reports that Xavier Becerra will succeed Gavin Newsom as Governor of California after defeating Steve Hilton in a recent election. With over 9.4 million voters participating in the primary phase, Becerra's victory ensures continued Democratic control over state politics, given Democrats' significant voter registration advantage. The article highlights Becerra’s extensive political experience and his plans…

California voters decide who will succeed Newsom in consequential governor's race →
New York Post4 Nov

California's election results show that despite Democrats' expected dominance, some races have produced close calls and delays in declaring winners due to the state’s voting system dynamics. Xavier Becerra secured a decisive victory over Steve Hilton for governor, while ballot measures like Proposition 40 lost by significant margins. The article emphasizes how early leads can evaporate as later votes are counted…

California’s blue wave election wash-out leaves a pleasant surprise for Republicans →
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BBC4 Nov

Steve Hilton, a former UK political aide who worked closely with British Prime Minister David Cameron, lost his bid for California governor to Democrat Xavier Becerra on election night. Despite Trump's endorsement and Hilton’s efforts to position himself as an outsider advocating against bureaucratic overreach, he faced significant challenges in the predominantly liberal state. Becerra, who previously served as…

Ex-UK political aide Steve Hilton loses bid for California governor to Democrat →

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  1. 3 Nov

    SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — President Donald Trump, California’s notoriously high cost of living and political experience are on the ballot as voters decide Tuesday whether to elect Democrat Xavier Becerra or Republican Steve Hilton as the next governor of the nation’s most populous state.

    3 outlets · Toronto Star
  2. 4 Nov

    Becerra received about 28% of the vote in the primary election, while Hilton gained about 25%.

    2 outlets · CBS News

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Where to start Trump and affordability loom over California governor's race between Becerra and Hilton Toronto Star

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  • 4 Nov Ex-UK political aide Steve Hilton loses bid for California governor to DemocratSteve Hilton, a former UK political aide who worked closely with British Prime Minister David Cameron, lost his bid for California governor to Democrat Xavier Becerra on election night. Despite Trump's endorsement and Hilton’s efforts to position himself as an outsider advocating against bureaucratic overreach, he faced significant challenges in the predominantly liberal state. Becerra, who previously served as…BBC
  • 4 Nov California’s blue wave election wash-out leaves a pleasant surprise for RepublicansCalifornia's election results show that despite Democrats' expected dominance, some races have produced close calls and delays in declaring winners due to the state’s voting system dynamics. Xavier Becerra secured a decisive victory over Steve Hilton for governor, while ballot measures like Proposition 40 lost by significant margins. The article emphasizes how early leads can evaporate as later votes are counted…New York Post
  • 4 Nov California voters decide who will succeed Newsom in consequential governor's raceFox News reports that Xavier Becerra will succeed Gavin Newsom as Governor of California after defeating Steve Hilton in a recent election. With over 9.4 million voters participating in the primary phase, Becerra's victory ensures continued Democratic control over state politics, given Democrats' significant voter registration advantage. The article highlights Becerra’s extensive political experience and his plans…Fox News
  • 4 Nov Former Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra wins California governor’s raceXavier Becerra has won the California governor's race, defeating Steve Hilton to become the state’s next leader. With 68% of votes counted, NBC News projected Becerra as the winner over Republican candidate Steve Hilton, who was backed by former President Donald Trump. In his campaign, Becerra emphasized opposition to Trump-era policies and highlighted his extensive political experience, including serving as…NBC News
  • 4 Nov Democrat Xavier Becerra wins California governor's race, CBS News projectsCBS News projects that Democrat Xavier Becerra will win California's governor race against Republican Steve Hilton. The election focused on issues like housing affordability and energy policy. With about 61% of likely voters supporting him, Becerra is set to become California’s first Latino governor since Romualdo Pacheco over 150 years ago.CBS News
  • 4 Nov Xavier Becerra wins California race for governor with vows to resist Trump’s agendaXavier Becerra, a Democratic candidate and former health secretary, won California's gubernatorial race, becoming the state's first Latino governor since 1875. He defeated Steve Hilton, who was endorsed by President Trump, with his campaign focused on resisting Trump’s policies and restoring affordability in healthcare and other issues facing California. With nearly 40% of California residents being Latino…The Guardian
  • 3 Nov Latest on California governor race as Xavier Becerra, Steve Hilton face offCBS News' Kris Van Cleave reports on the California governor race between Democrat Xavier Becerra and Republican Steve Hilton. Voters are also deciding on a ballot measure that would implement what could be the nation's first billionaire tax.CBS News
  • 3 Nov Trump and affordability loom over California governor's race between Becerra and HiltonIn California's governor race, incumbent Democrat Xavier Becerra faces Republican challenger Steve Hilton as voters decide on Tuesday. The election pits Becerra’s extensive political experience against Hilton’s claim to be a fresh alternative to 15 years of Democratic leadership. With Democrats comprising about 45% of registered voters and Republicans 25%, Hilton is seen as an underdog. President Trump's…Toronto Star

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