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 former Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra advanced to California's November general election after overtaking Republican Steve Hilton following late ballot drops.
- Following former Rep. Eric Swalwell's exit in April amid sexual misconduct allegations, Becerra's campaign surged as he consolidated support by leaning on more than 35 years in public service across multiple offices.
- With 26.7% of the vote, Becerra overtook Hilton's 26.4% as Friday's ballot drops were released; California's top-two primary system advances both candidates to November regardless of party while officials count an estimated 3 million remaining ballots.
- Amid the ongoing count, President Donald Trump alleged without evidence that Democrats were "trying to steal" the primary, while Governor Gavin Newsom dismissed the claims, writing "Trump is lying about California again."
- If elected in November, Becerra would become California's first Latino governor in over 150 years; voters express widespread concern over the state's unmanageable cost of living, a central issue in the general election.
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