Xavier Becerra projected to win California governor’s race

Health · First reported 3 Nov, 23:13 · Updated 04:34

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Democrat Xavier Becerra is projected to defeat Republican Steve Hilton and succeed term-limited Gov. Gavin Newsom. The reporting highlights Becerra’s public-service background and campaign priorities, as well as criticism of his record leading the federal health department.

Becerra is projected to win California’s gubernatorial election over Hilton and replace Newsom, who is term-limited.
Becerra previously served as California attorney general and as U.S. health and human services secretary.
His campaign addressed healthcare costs, housing, energy, disaster mitigation and artificial intelligence; he also faced criticism over his leadership at the federal health department.

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Key facts

Projected winner: Xavier Becerra
Opponent: Steve Hilton, a Republican
Outgoing governor: Gavin Newsom, who is term-limited
Becerra’s prior roles: California attorney general and U.S. health and human services secretary