Former Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra wins California governor’s race
Becerra overcame a 4.6 million-voter Democratic registration edge and a seven-figure ad blitz to defeat Republican Steve Hilton, the AP said.
- The Associated Press called the race for Democrat Xavier Becerra, who defeated Republican Steve Hilton to become California's first Latino governor in more than 150 years.
- Heading into the election, Republican Steve Hilton faced significant headwinds; registered Democrats outnumber Republicans by 4.6 million voters in California, and the state has not elected a Republican to statewide office in two decades.
- While Hilton focused on reducing government waste and lowering costs, he faced scrutiny for viral campaign ads, including his "Just Try It, California" spot and a misstep at a Del Taco location in Barstow.
- Becerra, formerly secretary of health and human services under President Joe Biden, consolidated Democratic support after contender Eric Swalwell suspended his campaign, allowing him to surge past primary rivals.
- Becerra will be sworn into office on Jan. 5, 2027, succeeding Gov. Gavin Newsom while facing voter concerns about housing, affordability, and homelessness through his policy platform.
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Democrat Xavier Becerra will be elected governor of California, according to CNN forecasts, thus maintaining control of his party over the country's largest state.
The Democrat defeated Republican Steve Hilton and will succeed Gavin Newsom; he is the son of Mexicans and former Health Secretary of Biden.
His confrontation with Republican Steve Hilton was front-line on a number of issues, mainly immigration issues.
The Democrat makes history by becoming California's first Latino governor in the modern era, after defeating Republican Steve Hilton. What you should know Democrat Xavier Becerra defeats Republican Steve Hilton in the California gubernatorial contest, as NBC News projects. Becerra makes history by becoming
Joe Biden's former Health Secretary was imposed on Republican Steve Hilton and will assume on January 4, 2027. Son of Mexican immigrants, he focused part of his campaign on migrant workers and communities, although his trajectory also records questions about his management of unaccompanied foreign minors.
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