Xavier Becerra projected to win California governor’s race

Politics · First reported 4 Nov, 06:34 · Updated 07:55

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Xavier Becerra won the California governor’s race, according to early projections, and is set to become the state’s first Latino governor in more than 150 years. Coverage highlights the historic result and Becerra’s relationship with the Trump administration; one brief report says California and the White House will remain adversaries.

Early projections showed Democrat Xavier Becerra winning the California governor’s race; he is set to be the first Latino governor in more than 150 years.
Becerra defeated Republican Steve Hilton after a campaign that featured disagreements over immigration, economic pressures and the role of the Trump administration.
NDTV described the result as ensuring California and the White House would remain adversaries for the final two years of Donald Trump’s second term.

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Key facts

Projected winner: Xavier Becerra
Opponent: Republican Steve Hilton
Historic milestone: First Latino governor of California in more than 150 years, according to early projections
Becerra’s prior role: Head of the Department of Health and Human Services during Joe Biden’s administration