California Gubernatorial Race: Hilton Meets Becerra in High-Stakes Showdown

Steve Hilton and Xavier Becerra advance to California's November gubernatorial election. The race follows a fiercely contested primary featuring Democratic billionaire Tom Steyer. California's election process, influenced by mail-in ballots, can delay final results. Becerra aims for history as California's first Latino governor, while Hilton receives backing from former President Trump.

Steve Hilton and Xavier Becerra have advanced to the November 3 general election for California's gubernatorial seat, as projected by U.S. media. Both candidates emerged as frontrunners following the June 2 open primary.

The primary featured a tight race, with Democratic billionaire Tom Steyer closely trailing in third place. Under California's unique 'jungle primary' system, regardless of party affiliation, the top two vote-getters proceed to the general election.

A victory for Becerra would signify history as he seeks to become the first Latino governor in a state with a 40% Hispanic or Latino population, while Hilton, endorsed by former President Trump, aims to break the Republican drought in California state politics.