"The utterly unpredictable race for governor of California became utterly predictable late Tuesday when the Associated Press projected that Republican Steve Hilton had bested Democrat Tom Steyer for second place. That almost certainly means that, barring some unforeseen tectonic event, Democrat Xavier Becerra will be elected governor in November":
https://www.sfchronicle.com/opinion/openforum/article/xavier-becerra-steve-hilton-california-trump-22298577.php
Donald Trump endorsed Republican Steve Hilton.
Most Californians oppose Donald Trump.
#politics #CAgov #progress
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A few more calls from the AP: #CAGov: The second slot goes to Trump-backed Steve Hilton, ending Dem hopes of a GOP lockout (he'll face Xavier Becerra in November) #CA06: The general election will feature Kevin Kiley (GOP-caucusing indie) vs. Dem Richard Pan
"5 Things to Know About Xavier Becerra":
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/02/us/politics/xavier-becerra-california-governor.html
I am happy that Becerra is likely to get elected as the next governor of California.
#politics #Leadership #experience #CAgov
Xavier Becerra: 5 Facts About the Candidate for California Governor

Mr. Becerra has become an unexpected front-runner in the race for California governor after lagging in polls for months.

The New York Times
"Democrat Xavier Becerra advanced to the general election for California governor Friday after pitching himself as an experienced choice to lead the nation’s most populous state and succeed Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom":
https://apnews.com/article/california-governor-election-primary-2026-98b2b4dcca6813c3ffeb9754bd09805d
I was happy to vote for Becerra, so I view this as very #GoodNews. #politics #CAgov
Democrat Xavier Becerra advances in California governor's race

Democrat Xavier Becerra has advanced to the general election for California governor after pitching himself as an experienced choice to lead the nation’s most populous state. Becerra leaned on his more than 35 years in public office, including as state attorney general and U.S. health secretary. He argued that he was the most qualified candidate in a crowded field. Becerra was once an afterthought in the race but surged in the final months. He has vowed to maintain the state’s mantle as a chief antagonist to President Donald Trump. As attorney general Becerra filed more than 120 legal actions against the first Trump administration on everything from immigration to climate policy.

AP News
Congratulations! Xavier Becerra has won the Democratic nomination for CA-GOV! #CAGOV #WinBlue

Congratulations! Xavier Becerra has won the Democratic nomination for CA-GOV!

#CAGOV #WinBlue

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California is slow when it comes to counting votes, but a headline in The Economist about the campaign for governor is:
"California is on the cusp of its 'Becerra Era'."
#TheyCouldBeRight #CAgov #politics

This looks like one wickedly awesome children's bead maze toy.

#uspol #CAGov #cagovernor

"Polls in California Show a Crowded Governor’s Race With a Clear Top 3. Xavier Becerra, Steve Hilton, and Tom Steyer have consistently led the field in California’s nonpartisan primary, where the top two finishers advance":
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/02/us/elections/california-governor-primary-election-polls.html #politics #CAgov
Polls of California Governor’s Race Show a Clear Top 3

Xavier Becerra, Steve Hilton and Tom Steyer have consistently led the field in California’s nonpartisan primary, where the top two finishers advance.

The New York Times