Democrat Xavier Becerra wins California governor's race, CBS News projects
Headline from CBS News · First reported Nov 3, 6:00 AM ET () · Updated Nov 4, 12:40 AM ET · 9 sources, 10 articles
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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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Xavier Becerra Becomes California’s First Latino Elected as Governor, Defeating Steve Hilton
Xavier Becerra, a Democrat who has served in various roles at the state and federal level, will succeed Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Becerra Becomes California’s First Latino Governor in 150 Years
Democrat Xavier Becerra, a former congressman and President Joe Biden’s health secretary, cruised to victory as California’s next governor, becoming the first Latino to lead the state in more than 150 years.
Trump and affordability loom over California governor's race between Becerra and Hilton
President Donald Trump, California’s notoriously high cost of living and political experience are on the ballot as voters decide between Democrat Xavier Becerra and Republican Steve Hilton in the governor's race
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California Stays Blue: Biden’s Former Health Secretary Xavier Becerra Wins Governor’s Race
Summary California will remain under Democrat leadership for another four years, as former Biden administration official Xavier Becerra has defeated Republican Steve Hilton in the race for governor. Decision Desk HQ called the race for Becerra at 11:13 p.m. EST, with Becerra leading Hilton by 64.6%…
Democrat Xavier Becerra wins California governor's race, CBS News projects
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.
Democrat Xavier Becerra coasts to victory in California governor’s race after uninspiring campaign
Xavier Becerra went from an afterthought in the polls last spring to California’s next governor Tuesday, beating Republican Steve Hilton after a scandal upended the Democratic field.
Democrat Xavier Becerra wins California governor's race, defeating Republican Steve Hilton
Xavier Becerra, a Democrat who ran on his decades of experience in public office, will take over from California Gov. Gavin Newsom as the next governor of the nation's most populous state.
California voters decide who will succeed Newsom in consequential governor's race
Democrat Xavier Becerra and Republican Steve Hilton battled over housing costs, homelessness and Trump in the race to succeed Gavin Newsom as governor.
