Becerra Moves Toward November California Governor Race

Democrat Xavier Becerra led the June 2 California primary with about 27% of the vote and will advance to the November governor race under the top-two system. His potential opponents include Republican Steve Hilton and Democrat Tom Steyer, making the outcome contingent on party dynamics and fundraising. If elected, he would be California’s first Latino governor in more than a century. He has run on his government experience and, in addressing affordability, suggested measured steps on costs, including examining utility and home-insurance rates and housing construction needs without signaling major shifts from current policy directions.