Democrat Xavier Becerra advances to general election in California governor’s race
Democrat Xavier Becerra has advanced to the general election in the California governor's race, according to NBC News projections. His opponent for the November election has not yet been determined, with former Fox News host Steve Hilton and billionaire activist Tom Steyer as leading candidates. Becerra, who has a long history in government, rose to the top of the primary field after the exit of another candidate amid controversy.
- ▪Xavier Becerra has advanced to the general election in the California governor's race.
- ▪His main opponents for the November election are Steve Hilton and Tom Steyer.
- ▪Becerra campaigned on his extensive government experience and moderate Democratic values.
10 outlets in our directory ran this story. Coverage spans 3 points on the political spectrum — 5 lean left, 1 centre, 2 right.
- ▪ Democrat Xavier Becerra wins the top spot in November's race for California governor — NPR — News
- ▪ Becerra advances in California governor's race, CBS News projects — CBS News — Top
- ▪ Democrat Xavier Becerra advances to general election in Calif. governor's race: AP — ABC News — Top
- ▪ Xavier Becerra advances in California’s hotly contested governor’s race — The Guardian — World
- ▪ Xavier Becerra advances to November runoff in California governor’s race — California Post
- ▪ Democrat Xavier Becerra advances to California governor general election, NBC News projects — NBC News — Politics
- ▪ Former HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra advances to California governor general election, AP projects — Fox News — Latest
- ▪ Xavier Becerra Advances in California Governor Race — NYT — Home
- ▪ Democrat Xavier Becerra advances to general election in race for California governor - AP News — Google News
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2026 ElectionDemocrat Xavier Becerra advances to general election in California governor’s raceNBC News projects that the former Biden Cabinet official will emerge from the all-party primary, while his November opponent has yet to be determined.Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00Add NBC News to GoogleDemocrat Xavier Becerra advances to California governor general election, NBC News projects04:30Get more newsLiveonShareAdd NBC News to GoogleJune 5, 2026, 7:47 PM EDTBy Adam EdelmanFormer Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra has advanced to the general election in the California governor’s race, NBC News projects.Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.His opponent in November has yet to be determined.
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