Xavier Becerra Moves Forward to California Governor Election
WHO:
AP - Becerra is a Democrat who has served more than 35 years in public office, including as state attorney general and U.S. health secretary.
AP - Becerra is married and has three daughters.
CNN - Democrat Xavier Becerra, former Health and Human Services Secretary
CNN - Republican Steve Hilton, former Fox News host
CNN - Billionaire Democratic activist Tom Steyer
CNN - Ron Klain, President Joe Biden’s first White House chief of staff
CNN - San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan
CNN - Former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa
CNN - Former US Rep. Katie Porter
CNN - Then-Rep. Eric Swalwell
WHAT:
CNN - Becerra secured 26.7 percent of the vote, with 67 percent of total votes counted, surpassing Republican Steve Hilton, who had 26.4 percent.
CNN - Tom Steyer has poured $215 million of his own money into his campaign.
CNN - Becerra's advancement guarantees a Democrat will be in the general election after concerns that a wide field of candidates could split the vote.
CNN - Becerra's opponents criticized him for his handling of the child migrant crisis and the mpox outbreak.
CNN - Becerra's former chief of staff pleaded guilty to a fraud charge related to a scheme to siphon money from a Becerra campaign account.
CNN - If Steyer advances, a Democrat would be guaranteed to succeed term-limited Gov. Gavin Newsom, but only after a campaign that would likely be expensive and brutal.
CNN - Becerra pulled ahead of Hilton and increased his lead over Steyer, making it clear he would finish inside the top two.
CNN - Tom Steyer has already poured more than $200 million into his campaign.
CNN - Becerra's opponents criticized him for his handling of the child migrant crisis and the mpox outbreak.
CNN - Becerra's former chief of staff pleaded guilty to a fraud charge related to a scheme to siphon money from a Becerra campaign account.
CNN - If Steyer advances, a Democrat would be guaranteed to succeed term-limited Gov. Gavin Newsom, but only after a campaign that would likely be expensive and brutal.
AP - Becerra stated, “The people of the great state of California, in the greatest nation on earth, have spoken — loudly and proudly. We are never backing down. November, here we come.”
AP - Tom Steyer has poured $215 million of his own money into his campaign.
CNN - Becerra will advance to the November election in California’s governor’s race.
CNN - Becerra secured 26.7 percent of the vote, with 67 percent of total votes counted.
CNN - Steyer has already poured more than $200 million into his campaign.
CNN - California has approximately 4.6 million more registered Democrats than Republicans.
CNN - California has not elected a Republican governor in 20 years.
CNN - Becerra secured 26.7 percent of the vote, with 67 percent of total votes counted, surpassing Republican Steve Hilton, who had 26.4 percent.
CNN - Tom Steyer has poured $215 million of his own money into his campaign.
CNN - Becerra's advancement guarantees a Democrat will be in the general election after concerns that a wide field of candidates could split the vote.
CNN - Becerra's opponents criticized him for his handling of the child migrant crisis and the mpox outbreak.
CNN - Becerra's former chief of staff pleaded guilty to a fraud charge related to a scheme to siphon money from a Becerra campaign account.
CNN - If Steyer advances, a Democrat would be guaranteed to succeed term-limited Gov. Gavin Newsom, but only after a campaign that would likely be expensive and brutal.
CNN - Becerra pulled ahead of Hilton and increased his lead over Steyer, making it clear he would finish inside the top two.
CNN - Tom Steyer has already poured more than $200 million into his campaign.
CNN - Becerra's opponents criticized him for his handling of the child migrant crisis and the mpox outbreak.
CNN - Becerra's former chief of staff pleaded guilty to a fraud charge related to a scheme to siphon money from a Becerra campaign account.
CNN - If Steyer advances, a Democrat would be guaranteed to succeed term-limited Gov. Gavin Newsom, but only after a campaign that would likely be expensive and brutal.
CNN - Becerra secured 26.7 percent of the vote, with 67 percent of total votes counted, surpassing Republican Steve Hilton, who had 26.4 percent.
CNN - Tom Steyer has poured $215 million of his own money into his campaign.
AP - Becerra's opponents criticized him after his former chief of staff pleaded guilty to a fraud charge related to a scheme to siphon money from a Becerra campaign account.
AP - Becerra stated, “The people of the great state of California, in the greatest nation on earth, have spoken — loudly and proudly. We are never backing down. November, here we come.”
AP - Tom Steyer has poured $215 million of his own money into his campaign.
CNN - Becerra will advance to the November election in California’s governor’s race.
CNN - Becerra secured 26.7 percent of the vote with 67 percent of total votes counted.
CNN - Steyer has already poured more than $200 million into his campaign.
CNN - California has approximately 4.6 million more registered Democrats than Republicans.
CNN - California has not elected a Republican governor in 20 years.
WHERE:
CNN - California
CNN - California
WHEN:
CNN - The general election is scheduled for November.
CNN - The general election is scheduled for November.
WHY:
CNN - Becerra benefited from an opening to coalesce Democratic support after Rep. Eric Swalwell dropped out of the race due to allegations of sexual assault.
AP - Becerra benefited from an opening to coalesce Democratic support after Rep. Eric Swalwell dropped out of the race due to allegations of sexual assault.
AP - Becerra benefited from an opening to coalesce Democratic support after Rep. Eric Swalwell dropped out of the race due to allegations of sexual assault.
CNN - Becerra's advancement guarantees a Democrat will be in the general election after concerns that a wide field of candidates could split the vote.
CNN - Critics attacked Becerra's handling of the child migrant crisis and the mpox outbreak.
CNN - Becerra benefited from an opening to coalesce Democratic support after Rep. Eric Swalwell dropped out of the race due to allegations of sexual assault.
AP - Becerra benefited from an opening to coalesce Democratic support after Rep. Eric Swalwell dropped out of the race due to allegations of sexual assault.
AP - Becerra benefited from an opening to coalesce Democratic support after Rep. Eric Swalwell dropped out of the race due to allegations of sexual assault.
CNN - Becerra's advancement guarantees a Democrat will be in the general election after concerns that a wide field of candidates could split the vote.
CNN - Critics attacked Becerra's handling of the child migrant crisis and the mpox outbreak.
HOW:
CNN - Becerra ran on his years of experience in various governmental roles, arguing that only someone who had managed crises could fix California’s current problems.
CNN - Becerra ran on his years of experience in various governmental roles, arguing that only someone who had managed crises could fix California’s current problems.
AP - Becerra has vowed to declare states of emergency to address high energy costs and housing shortages if elected.
AP - Becerra has vowed to declare states of emergency to address high energy costs and housing shortages if elected.
CNN - Becerra ran on his years of experience in various governmental roles, arguing that only someone who had managed crises could fix California’s current problems.
CNN - Becerra ran on his years of experience in various governmental roles, arguing that only someone who had managed crises could fix California’s current problems.
CNN - Becerra ran on his years of experience in various governmental roles, arguing that only someone who had managed crises could fix California’s current problems.
AP - Becerra has vowed to declare states of emergency to address high energy costs and housing shortages if elected.
AP - Becerra has vowed to declare states of emergency to address high energy costs and housing shortages if elected.
CNN - Becerra ran on his years of experience in various governmental roles, arguing that only someone who had managed crises could fix California’s current problems.
(UPDATED June 6, 2026 23:15 UTC)
In a significant development in California's governor's race, Becerra has secured 26.7 percent of the vote, surpassing Republican Steve Hilton, who garnered 26.4 percent, and is set to advance to the general election in November. Becerra's progress ensures that a Democrat will be on the ballot, benefiting from a consolidation of support after Rep. Eric Swalwell exited the race amid serious allegations. Meanwhile, Tom Steyer has invested a staggering $215 million of his own money into his campaign, setting the stage for what promises to be an expensive and intense electoral battle.
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(UPDATED June 6, 2026 21:16 UTC)
Becerra has secured 26.7 percent of the vote, narrowly leading Republican Steve Hilton, who has 26.4 percent, as 67 percent of the total votes have been counted. His advancement guarantees that a Democrat will be in the general election, especially after Rep. Eric Swalwell dropped out, allowing Becerra to consolidate Democratic support. Meanwhile, Tom Steyer has invested a staggering $215 million into his campaign, setting the stage for a potentially expensive and intense race for the governorship.
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(UPDATED June 6, 2026 19:19 UTC)
Becerra has pulled ahead of Hilton and increased his lead over Steyer, positioning himself to finish in the top two for the upcoming election. Meanwhile, Tom Steyer has invested over $200 million into his campaign, setting the stage for a potentially expensive and brutal race if he advances. Becerra's opponents have criticized his handling of the child migrant crisis and the mpox outbreak, and his former chief of staff has pleaded guilty to a fraud charge related to a scheme involving Becerra's campaign funds.
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(UPDATED June 6, 2026 13:19 UTC)
In a closely watched race, Becerra has taken the lead with 26.7 percent of the vote, just ahead of Republican Steve Hilton, who has 26.4 percent, as two-thirds of the votes have been counted. Meanwhile, Tom Steyer has invested a staggering $215 million of his own money into his campaign, while Becerra faces criticism following the guilty plea of his former chief of staff in a fraud case linked to his campaign funds. If elected, Becerra has promised to declare states of emergency to tackle high energy costs and housing shortages, capitalizing on a surge of Democratic support after Rep. Eric Swalwell exited the race amid serious allegations.
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(UPDATED June 6, 2026 07:51 UTC)
California's Attorney General, Xavier Becerra, is rallying support for his campaign, declaring, “The people of the great state of California, in the greatest nation on earth, have spoken — loudly and proudly. We are never backing down. November, here we come,” as he seeks to capitalize on the recent withdrawal of Rep. Eric Swalwell from the race. Meanwhile, billionaire Tom Steyer has invested a staggering $215 million of his own money into his campaign, while Becerra promises to declare states of emergency to tackle high energy costs and housing shortages if elected.
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(UPDATED June 6, 2026 04:17 UTC)
Democrat Xavier Becerra has advanced to the November election in California's governor's race, securing 26.7 percent of the vote with 67 percent of total votes counted. His advancement guarantees that a Democrat will be on the ballot, alleviating concerns that a crowded field of candidates could split the vote, despite critics targeting his handling of the child migrant crisis and the mpox outbreak. Becerra's campaign emphasized his extensive experience in government, arguing that only someone with a proven track record in managing crises can effectively address California's current challenges.