Becerra Advances for California Governor as Hilton Fights Steyer

Democratic former cabinet secretary Xavier Becerra is on track to advance in California’s governor’s race, setting up a November matchup that will hinge on whether Republican Steve Hilton or billionaire Tom Steyer claims the other run-off spot.

Becerra will advance after he won 26% of the vote with about 60% of estimated ballots counted as of Thursday night, according to a projection by Decision Desk HQ. If elected during the November general election, the former Biden administration health secretary would become California’s first Latino governor since the late 1800s.

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