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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, 12:20 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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The Daily SignalRightMixed·Nov 3, 11:42 PM ET

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%…

CBS NewsRight-CenterMostly Factual·Nov 3, 11:21 PM ET

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.

New York PostRight-CenterMixed·Nov 3, 11:03 PM ET

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.

Washington TimesRight-CenterMixed·Nov 3, 11:01 PM ET

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.

Fox NewsRightLow·Nov 3, 10:07 PM ET

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.

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