Hilton and Becerra Lead as Affordability Tests the Field
Wednesday, May 13, 2026 · 8 min
California’s governor race is tightening around Steve Hilton and Xavier Becerra, while candidates face sharper pressure to explain how they would lower housing, health care, gas and homelessness costs without relying on slogans.
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California’s governor race is tightening around Steve Hilton and Xavier Becerra, while candidates face sharper pressure to explain how they would lower housing, health care, gas and homelessness costs without relying on slogans.
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