Becerra Headed to California Governor Runoff Against Hilton After Steyer Falls Short

Xavier Becerra is poised to win California’s governorship after Tom Steyer is eliminated; he will face Republican Steve Hilton in November in a race expected to stay Democratic in a blue state, aided by endorsements and labor support and a counter-effort against Steyer’s multimillion-dollar bid. If elected, Becerra would likely become California’s first Latino governor in modern history, allowing Democrats to redirect resources to key House races.