Trump and Affordability Loom over California Governor’s Race Between Becerra and Hilton
Becerra leads by 27 points in a new poll as voters rank opposition to President Donald Trump and the cost of living as the top issues.
- On Tuesday, California voters decide between Democrat Xavier Becerra and Republican Steve Hilton for governor, with the state's notoriously high cost of living and political experience defining the race.
- Becerra emphasizes more than 35 years of political experience to reaffirm California's liberal status, while Hilton, a former Fox News host, pitches himself as a fresh face after 15 years of Democratic leadership.
- The U.S. Supreme Court rejected the Trump administration's demand on Monday to stop officials from counting ballots, dismissing claims that up to 20,000 noncitizens could influence the election outcome.
- Independent voter Richard Hartman seeks "balance" in the Democrat-dominated state, while Becerra warns that electing an inexperienced leader threatens the "California dream" against policies from President Donald Trump.
- With Democrats making up roughly 45% of registered voters compared to Republicans' 25%, Becerra has aggressively targeted Latino voters, aiming to become the state's first Latino governor since the late 19th century.
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North Bay Voters Head to the Polls for Key State and Local Races
North Bay voters are casting their ballots today in major contests shaping California’s leadership, congressional representation, and local civic funding. Democrat Xavier Becerra and Republican Steve Hilton face off to succeed term-limited Governor Gavin Newsom, contrasting Becerra’s
Democrat Xavier Becerra and Republican Steve Hilton call on supporters to go to the polls this Tuesday to define the electoral contest
Xavier Becerra leads the polls with almost 60% of the intention to vote against Republican Steve Hilton, although the official result is still pending confirmation
CA Gubernatorial Candidates Becerra and Hilton Vie to Succeed Governor Newsom
California voters are poised to cast ballots Tuesday and choose between gubernatorial candidates Xavier Becerra and Steve Hilton to replace termed-out Gov. Gavin Newsom. If elected, Democratic candidate Becerra would become California’s first Latino elected governor. Hilton would be the first Republican elected governor since Arnold Schwarzenegger won reelection in 2006. A poll by the […]
Cal Matters
In California governor’s race, voters choose between experienced liberal and upstart conservative
Polls have for months widely favored Democrat Xavier Becerra for governor in the most populous Democratic state in the country. Republican Steve Hilton is banking on dissatisfaction with the cost of living to get independents and even some liberals to consider him.
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