Democrat Xavier Becerra projected to advance to November ballot for California governor - Reuters

<a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMivwFBVV95cUxOR25vR2w5Wk5RcHUyTkt2dUNtZm8tMkczcWtHRThzRmZpVVpkZFJNN1pYYlVEMWV6YU82NjJrcGdxcWRmdmJhLVR4dEc1NnU4dTA0dHlxdmFwRDBYWHQ2aGZjeE9fYVdmMmdJaFRUd3luR2xDUTdfTnVpOWZ1aDVITnZ5WXFiUDAtTmRYNUlDUk5WbnNWOHl1RGhMblJsWndYNXd1TklUUG9qVVZrdlhyT3Iyb3EwcXhCdkc2blZRMA?oc=5" target="_blank">Democrat Xavier Becerra projected to advance to November ballot for California governor</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<font color="#6f6f6f">Reuters</font>

Former health secretary Xavier Becerra, a Democrat, will advance to the general election, the Associated Press projected. It’s unclear who will meet Becerra on the November ballot. Republican Steve Hilton, a former Fox News host, and billionaire climate activist Tom Steyer are in the best position to advance.

Xavier Becerra has become the first candidate to advance to the November general election in the tight California gubernatorial race, securing 26.7% of the vote in the recent jungle primary. His opponent in November remains uncertain, with Trump-backed Republican Steve Hilton narrowly trailing with 26.4%, and Democrat Tom Steyer in third at 21%.

Xavier Becerra advanced to the general election for California governor, presenting himself as the most experienced candidate to succeed term-limited Governor Gavin Newsom. His top rivals include Republican Steve Hilton and Democrat Tom Steyer.

Xavier Becerra has advanced to the November general election in California’s gubernatorial race, cementing a stunning come-from-behind primary victory in one of California’s most turbulent campaign seasons in recent memory. Election officials are continuing to count ballots to determine whether he will face fellow Democratic Tom Steyer or Republican Steve Hilton in the fall.

Democrat Xavier Becerra has advanced to the November general election for governor, according to the Associated Press. As of 4:50 p.m. Friday, Becerra captured 26.6% of the counted votes. Republican Steve Hilton trailed slightly behind with 26.4% and Democrat Tom Steyer crept behind at 21%.

Former U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra, a Democrat, will advance to the November election in the California governor's race, CBS News projects. A second candidate in the race has not yet been projected to advance.

After a heated race with a crowd of Democratic candidates, Becerra pulled ahead of rival Republican Steve Hilton in election results returned Friday; Becerra’s challenger not yet known.

Democratic candidate for governor in California, Xavier Becerra, speaks to supporters during his election night gathering at La Plaza de Cultura y Artes on June 2 in Los Angeles, Calif.

Xavier Becerra has advanced to the November general election in the race for California governor, the Associated Press reported Friday night. Becerra, the former U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services and Attorney General of California, will appear on the 2026 ballot following this week's primary election.

Xavier Becerra has advanced to the general election for California governor, emphasizing his extensive public service experience.

Republican Steve Hilton and Democrat Xavier Becerra hold the lead in California’s unsettled governor’s race, as billionaire Tom Steyer clings to dwindling hopes of a late surge to survive elimination.

Xavier Becerra's advancement in the California governor's race brings him closer to becoming the state's first elected Latino governor.

Xavier Becerra has advanced to the general election for California governor, emphasizing his extensive public service experience.