Democrat Xavier Becerra won the race for California governor on Tuesday night, defeating Republican Steve Hilton.
The Associated Press called the race for Becerra with just 21 percent of the vote counted. As of this writing, Becerra holds a 19-point lead over Hilton.
Democrat Xavier Becerra wins the race for California governor, succeeding term-limited Gov. Gavin Newsom. https://t.co/szC4uBdNpC pic.twitter.com/MC1dR0fw6d
— The Associated Press (@AP) November 4, 2026
Becerra’s victory represents a continuation of the status quo in California, which has been governed by Democrats since Republican Arnold Schwarzenegger left office in 2011.
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