Hilton vs. Becerra: California’s governor race snaps into focus
Thursday, June 11, 2026 · 9 min
Steve Hilton and Xavier Becerra are set for California’s November governor race after Hilton edged Tom Steyer despite Steyer’s record spending, turning the contest into a classic red-vs-blue test over affordability, housing and Trump-era politics.
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Steve Hilton and Xavier Becerra are set for California’s November governor race after Hilton edged Tom Steyer despite Steyer’s record spending, turning the contest into a classic red-vs-blue test over affordability, housing and Trump-era politics.
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- Election update: Republican Steve Hilton to face Becerra in November — CalMatters
Republican Steve Hilton advances to November governor's election No matter who wins, CalMatters holds the powerful accountable and keeps Californians informed. Thank our nonprofit team. Donate now ♥️ Gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton speaks to a crowd of supporters at his watch party at The Waterfront Beach Resort in Huntington Beach on June 2, 2026. Photo by Jules Hotz for CalMatters In…
- California Governor Race Results | | sfexaminer.com — San Francisco Examiner
California Governor Race Results | | sfexaminer.com You have permission to edit this article. Share This Tom Steyer called on his supporters to unite behind Becerra and said that he understood 'why so many people just couldn't stomach voting for a billionaire'"/> Xavier Becerra, left, and Steve Hilton participate in the California gubernatorial candidate debate Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026, in San…
- California YIMBY Endorses Xavier Becerra for Governor - California YIMBY — California YIMBY
# California YIMBY Endorses Xavier Becerra for Governor - California YIMBY Author: Brian Hanlon Published: 2026-06-10T22:51:41+00:00 Source: cayimby.org (cayimby.org) Language: en ## Story California YIMBY Endorses Xavier Becerra for Governor - California YIMBY Blog # California YIMBY Endorses Xavier Becerra for Governor California YIMBY is excited to announce our endorsement of Xavier…
- Hilton’s California Primary Success Is Really a Becerra Win — New York Magazine
Hilton’s California Primary Success Is Really a Becerra Win California’s surviving gubernatorial contenders, Steve Hilton and Xavier Becerra. Photo: Leon Bennett/Getty Images It took a week, but on June 9, the Associated Press confirmed a development that many predicted when the first returns from California’s gubernatorial primary appeared: Republican Steve Hilton finished second to Democrat…