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Xavier Becerra advances in California’s hotly contested governor’s race
Becerra advanced to the general election after emerging from California’s crowded primary field in the race to succeed Gavin Newsom Xavier Becerra has advanced to the November general election in California’s gubernatorial race, cementing a stunning come-from-behind primary victory in one of California’s most turbulent campaign seasons in recent memory. Election officials are continuing to count ballots to determine whether he will face fellow Democrat Tom Steyer, the environmental activist who championed progressive policies like universal healthcare and more taxes on billionaires like himself, or Republican Steve Hilton, the former UK political operative turned Fox News personality who was endorsed by Donald Trump, in the fall. Continue reading...
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According to The Guardian’s source item, Xavier Becerra advances in California’s hotly contested governor’s race, Becerra advanced to the general election after emerging from California’s crowded primary field in the race to succeed Gavin Newsom Xavier Becerra has advanced to the November general election in California’s gubernatorial race, cementing a stunning come-from-behind primary victory in one of California’s most turbulent campaign seasons in recent memory. Election officials are continuing to count ballots to determine whether he will face fellow Democrat Tom Steyer, the environmental activist who championed progressive policies like universal healthcare and more taxes on billionaires like himself, or Republican Steve Hilton, the former UK political operative turned Fox News personality who was endorsed by Donald Trump, in the fall. Continue reading…
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The development sits in VINI’s California file for readers following state policy, regional institutions, courts, markets, public services, and California communities. The original report is linked so readers can check the source account, follow later updates, and compare new coverage against the first published record. The source item is dated 2026-06-06T00:20:14+00:00.
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- Xavier Becerra advances in California’s hotly contested governor’s raceThe Guardian - 2026-06-06T00:20:14+00:00
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