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June 5, 2026

Xavier Becerra Advances to California Governor General Election, Steve Hilton Launches Campaign Ad Targeting Becerra

  • Xavier Becerra has officially advanced to the general election for California governor, confirmed by the Associated Press with a primary vote of approximately 27%.
  • Steve Hilton leads for the second spot with 26.4%, closely followed by Tom Steyer at 21.1%, as ballots continue to be counted.
  • Hilton has launched a campaign ad criticizing Becerra's lengthy political career, framing him as part of California's political status quo.
  • Becerra's advancement marks a historic milestone as he becomes the first Latino candidate to move from a California gubernatorial primary to a general election.

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