Hilton, Becerra, in the lead with votes still being counted in battle for California governor
Steve Hilton and Xavier Becerra are leading in the early returns for the California gubernatorial election. Hilton, a Republican backed by Donald Trump, emphasizes the need for change in the state. Becerra, a Democrat and former attorney general, aims to make history as California's first Latino governor if elected.
- ▪Steve Hilton and Xavier Becerra were leading in unofficial early returns for the California gubernatorial election.
- ▪Hilton is a Republican candidate backed by President Donald Trump, while Becerra is a former California attorney general.
- ▪If elected, Becerra would become California's first Latino governor since 1875.
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Gubernatorial Hilton, Becerra, in the lead with votes still being counted in battle for California governor 'Change Is coming': Surge by Trump-backed Hilton lifts Republican gubernatorial candidate towards November showdown in California By Paul Steinhauser Fox News Published June 3, 2026 3:12am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Republican gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton tells Fox News Digital ‘change is coming to California’ Steve Hilton, the GOP gubernatorial candidate in California who is likely to advance to the general election, speaks exclusively with Fox News Digital after his primary night speech.
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