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A tale of two governor campaigns: Do the most vs. ‘do no harm’
Neither approach by Steve Hilton and Xavier Becerra appears to have moved the needle much in the race to become California’s next governor.
Steve Hilton sexual ad, attack on Becerra break vulgar new ground
The California Republican launched a soft porn-vibe TV takedown of Democratic rival "Bitch-Ass” Becerra. He's garnered attention but seems unlikely to win new votes.
Column: Becerra on cruise control, Hilton offers contrived fixes for California's problems
Look, Xavier Becerra could cruise to a South Pacific island and bask on the beach until election day and Californians would still choose him as their next governor.
Voter ID proponents say California Democrats lying about Trump support
Republicans respond after gubernatorial candidate Xavier Becerra said during a debate Wednesday that President Trump put Proposition 39 on the ballot.
California governor rivals clash over costs, homelessness, and Trump in only debate
Steve Hilton cast himself as a change candidate while Xavier Becerra defended his experience in a heated California governor debate.
Mauricio Umansky reacts to California gubernatorial debate, local politics
Stuart Varney hosts The Agency Founder and CEO Mauricio Umansky to discuss the California gubernatorial debate between Steve Hilton and Xavier Becerra. They analyze housing issues, red tape and the Los Angeles mayoral race.
5 Takeaways From the Debate for California Governor
Xavier Becerra, a Democrat, and Steve Hilton, a Republican, sparred over President Trump, taxes and immigration in their only scheduled meeting.
Here's who won the Hilton-Becerra debate for California governor
Three Times columnists weigh in on the only scheduled face-to-face debate in the race for California governor.
'Blowout': Here's who won the Hilton-Becerra debate for California governor
Three Times columnists weigh in on the only scheduled face-to-face debate in the race for California governor.
In Becerra and Hilton’s only scheduled debate, Trump was the main character
Democrat Xavier Becerra and Republican Steve Hilton clashed over taxes, immigration and housing — and how Trump has addressed them
Takeaways from CNN’s California governor debate
Xavier Becerra, the Democratic favorite in California’s race for governor, sought to tie his Republican opponent Steve Hilton to the policies of President Donald Trump as the two debated Wednesday night on CNN.
California governor rivals clash over Trump ties
Xavier Becerra, the Democratic nominee in California’s race for governor, sought to tie his Republican opponent Steve Hilton to the policies of President Donald Trump as the two debated Wednesday night on CNN.
Candidates trade barbs during CA gov debate
CNN’s Jake Tapper and Dana Bash moderated a debate between California gubernatorial candidates Democrat Xavier Becerra and Republican Steve Hilton.
Steve Hilton presses Xavier Becerra on AI regulation and legislation
During CNN’s debate, Hilton pressed Becerra on harsh criticism attributed to former Biden policy adviser Susan Rice in an Axios report from 2024. Rice denied those remarks.Becerra responded by pointing to his record, saying he “helped create millions of jobs” during his time in Congress, as California’s attorney general and as HHS secretary.
CNN hosts California gubernatorial debate ahead of critical midterm contest
Xavier Becerra and Steve Hilton will take the CNN debate stage as they argue to voters they are the best pick to lead the country’s most populous state. Follow for live news updates.
What to watch in CNN’s California governor race debate
Democrat Xavier Becerra debates Republican Steve Hilton on CNN Wednesday night.
What will California's next governor do about healthcare? Here are Becerra and Hilton's plans
Democrat Xavier Becerra and Republican Steve Hilton say they’re mindful of voters’ worries about healthcare costs, but their plans don’t have much detail.
Neither Becerra nor Hilton will commit to AI safety guidelines Newsom laid out Friday
Both Democrat Xavier Becerra and Republican Steve Hilton agree AI safety is important. What they will do to ensure it is less clear
'It’s Triage': California's next governor will face destabilizing surge in uninsured
By 2030, the number of uninsured Californians under 65 is expected to nearly double from 2.4 million to 4.6 million.
California’s health care reckoning could soon become Becerra’s problem
With Gavin Newsom is on his way out, advocates are hoping the former Biden Health secretary can rebuild California’s safety net despite fiscal pressures.
Special interests spend millions boosting Becerra in governor's race
Companies and special interest groups with some of the diciest issues expected to land on California's next governor's desk are among the top financial backers of Democrat Xavier Becerra, the gubernatorial front runner.
California’s next governor will face destabilizing surge in uninsured
Should Xavier Becerra cruise to victory in the California governor's race in November, as polling suggests, he will face what may be the steepest decline in health insurance coverage in a...
CNN to host California gubernatorial debate ahead of November election
CNN will host a California gubernatorial debate later this month, just weeks before Election Day as voters in the nation’s most populous state decide who will succeed Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom.
‘It’s Triage’: California’s Next Governor Will Face Destabilizing Surge in Uninsured
The nation’s uninsured rate hit a historical low when Xavier Becerra was health secretary. Now he wants to be California’s next governor as states stare down the biggest rise in the uninsured rate in a generation.
Becerra, running for governor of California, faces a health insurance problem
The nation's uninsured rate hit a historical low when Xavier Becerra was health secretary. Now he wants to be California's next governor as Trump's actions have driven people off health insurance.
Xavier Becerra gets to play it safe in the race for governor, and he isn't making promises
The Democratic frontrunner is exceedingly cautious, preferring to study policy and avoid making promises he might not be able to keep
California voters deserve to see Becerra and Hilton debate
The Democratic front-runner has signaled his willingness to debate his GOP foe, but hasn't committed to a time or place. Hilton is eager to meet anytime, anywhere.
Column: Xavier Becerra won't deliver the home runs — or strikeouts — racked up by Newsom, Schwarzenegger
California’s next governor, Xavier Becerra, is a “small ball” player, to borrow a baseball term.
Loretta Carpio Carr: An Emerging Young Voice in Politics
With the upcoming Governor’s election in California, I watch with curiosity who will vote and who they will vote for. California’s population is comparatively young, with the median age range of 37.9 to 38.4 years. That’s younger than the overall United States, according to World Population Review. The Public Policy Institute of California shows that
Inside California Politics: Hilton challenges Becerra to debate
(Inside California Politics) — Steve Hilton is challenging his Democratic rival to a debate, calling on Xavier Becerra to “man up and show up” to a televised showdown. This week, the Re…
Poll shows most Californians support Becerra for governor, CEQA reform
A new poll shows Xavier Becerra with a hefty lead in the California governor's race. Voters also expressed strong opposition to AI data centers and nuanced views on environmental policies and affordability.
In California governor’s race, voters face stark choice on immigrant healthcare
What the state does next could have profound implications for its healthcare system and its sprawling economy.
Becerra’s primary win leads to flood in donations from business, labor and tech
Democrat Xavier Becerra raised at least $2.6 million since the June 2 primary from groups ranging from Uber to an L.A. police union.
In governor's race, voters face stark choice on immigrant healthcare
California’s next governor will face tough decisions on a highly controversial piece of healthcare policy: what to do about health coverage for the more than 1.4 million low-income residents without legal status.
Before governor's race, Xavier Becerra was depicted in kids novels
In Kitty Felde's young adult novels, the lead character is modeled after a girl she'd mentored in L.A. For the father, she picked a certain ex-L.A. congressman.
Newsom visits SF Mexican restaurant for 1st meeting with Becerra
The two lawmakers chatted over a mid-morning meal on Wednesday.
Business group backs Becerra, sparking GOP anger as progressives preach caution
Republican Steve Hilton blasted CalChamber’s endorsement as “Stockholm syndrome,” saying business groups are chasing access, not change.
Inside California Politics: Governor’s primary race results, state budget process
(INSIDE CALIFORNIA POLITICS) — This week Inside California Politics’ Eytan Wallace is joined by a number of guests to discuss everything from the governor’s race to the state budget to …
Inside California Politics: Governor’s primary race results, state budget process
(INSIDE CALIFORNIA POLITICS) — This week Inside California Politics’ Eytan Wallace is joined by a number of guests to discuss everything from the governor’s race to the state budget to …
Inside California Politics: Governor’s primary race results, state budget process
(INSIDE CALIFORNIA POLITICS) — This week Inside California Politics’ Eytan Wallace is joined by a number of guests to discuss everything from the governor’s race to the state budget to …
Time for California business lobby to grow a spine
The primary has only just ended, yet the California Chamber of Commerce (CalChamber) has already decided to endorse Xavier Becerra for governor.
Election update: Republican Steve Hilton to face Becerra in November
The British former Fox News host has secured enough votes to advance to the November governor's race election
Republican Steve Hilton advances in California governor’s race
Steve Hilton, a former Fox News host endorsed by President Donald Trump, faces Democrat Xavier Becerra in November.
Republican Steve Hilton will advance to November election in California governor’s race, CNN projects
Republican Steve Hilton will advance to the November election in California’s gubernatorial race, CNN’s Decision Desk projects. Hilton, a former Fox News host who has President Donald Trump’s endorsement, will face former Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra, a Democrat.
Column: The secret to Xavier Becerra's success
Winning elections — or achieving any success — often is about being in the right spot at the right moment.
Inside California Politics: Hilton continues his pitch to voters
Editor’s Note: This episode of Inside California Politics was recorded Friday afternoon before the Associated Press projected former Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra would b…
Times columnists on what's ahead in California governor's race
Democrat Xavier Becerra starts out with a huge advantage over Republican Steve Hilton. How will they use the next five months? To discuss their policy differences? Or just talk about Trump?
Steve Hilton launches ad mocking Xavier Becerra's '36 years' as a career politician in California gov race
Steve Hilton launches campaign ad mocking Xavier Becerra's 36-year political career as California's gubernatorial general election fight begins.
Becerra advances to November, moves closer to becoming California's first elected Latino governor
Democrat Xavier Becerra consolidated enough support from Democratic base to advance beyond a bitter primary to California governor, while the second spot remains up for grabs.
Democrat Xavier Becerra advances in California governor’s race
Steve Hilton, a Republican, still leads Tom Steyer, a Democrat, for the second spot in the general election.
Democrat Becerra advances to November California election
The former federal health secretary has secured enough votes in California's primary election to advance. His challenger is still unknown.
Democrat Xavier Becerra will advance in California governor’s race, CNN projects
Former Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra, a Democrat, will advance to the general election in California’s governor’s race, CNN’s Decision Desk projects. It’s not yet clear who he’ll face in November.
Takeaways from the California gubernatorial primary election
Money can't buy love. The gubernatorial glass ceiling remains intact. California voters show — again — that boring can be beautiful. Five takeaways from the gubernatorial primary.
Steve Hilton and Xavier Becerra lead California governor primary vote count
Another Democrat, billionaire climate activist Tom Steyer, is in third place as the tally continues.
5 things to know about California’s election, from Congress to the governor’s race
You won't see a Republican vs. Republican matchup in the California governor's race as Democrat Xavier Becerra and Republican Steve Hilton hold the top two spots.
Tom Steyer spent over half a billion trying to get into politics. So far, not so good
Steyer is trailing Democrat Xavier Becerra for the No. 2 slot for the November general election by about 250,000 votes.
California’s race for governor, other key House primaries remain unsettled as vote count continues
Republican Steve Hilton and Democrats Xavier Becerra and Tom Steyer have separated from the pack in the governor’s race. Important House races are still too early to call as well.
Hilton, Becerra, in the lead with votes still being counted in battle for California governor
With votes still to be counted, Republican Steve Hilton and Democrat Xavier Becerra in the driver's seat to grab the two spots in California's general election for governor.
California votes in most uncertain governor’s primary in years
Xavier Becerra, Tom Steyer and Steve Hilton lead the polls in the final days of the California governor election. Results are coming in.
Column: Easygoing, safe-bet governor may be what California voters want
Regardless of the final vote count, Xavier Becerra’s pre-primary sprint to the front in the race for governor was remarkable and historic.
The unbending politics of Xavier Becerra
The mild-mannered Democratic frontrunner has built a career on painstaking deliberation — and a stubborn refusal to back down once he has made up his mind.
California Democratic Party chair won't say if he's glad Becerra stayed in the governor's race
After spending months encouraging lower-polling candidates in the California governor's race to drop out, the leader of the state's Democratic Party would not say if he's glad an initially lower-polling Democrat now leading the polls, Xavier Becerra, stayed in the race.
Xavier Becerra faces attack, some unwarranted, from Washington
Gubernatorial rivals, led by Democrat Tom Steyer, have made Becerra's years in the Biden Cabinet a focus of attacks. While there's certainly room for criticism, there seems to be some axes being ground.
California 2026 Poll: Becerra Leads, Steyer and Hilton Toss-up for Second Spot
The final Emerson College Polling/Inside California Politics survey of the California governor’s race finds Democrat…Full Release & Results
Pleas and political attacks fill the home stretch of California governor's race
The top candidates for California governor crisscrossed the state Friday, all venturing to friendly political territory to woo voters and undermine their rivals as the June 2 primary election fast approaches.
California Democrats shrug at their choices in packed race to replace Newsom
Democrats have been returning their ballots at a slower pace than normal
Top stories: $1 movie in Fresno. Does PAC founder have conflict? Becerra in Fresno, again
Here are The Fresno Bee’s top stories from Wednesday to catch you up.
Get up to speed fast on the California election with our guide for the undecided
Californians are voting on a wide-open governor's race in a June 2 primary election. Xavier Becerra, Steve Hilton and Tom Steyer are leading in polls.
Steyer, Becerra clash over paid influencers in CA governor’s race. What to know
The two leading Democrats have filed dueling state ethics complaints against one another.
In growing fight, Steyer's campaign says pro-Becerra influencers didn't disclose pay
Social media creators who create paid content on behalf of a California political campaign are required to disclose that the material was sponsored and who paid for it.
Xavier Becerra faces attacks from all sides in Calif. governor's race
Becerra came under fire last week for his link to a recent fraud scandal.
Voter voices from the San Gabriel Valley on California governor's race
Becerra and Hilton have emerged as the candidates to beat. But dozens of interviews across the San Gabriel Valley, a prime campaign battleground, find many voters still undecided. And discouraged.
California governor debate: Rivals gang up on Democratic frontrunner Becerra
Xavier Becerra was attacked from all sides in California's final governor debate. His response? 'This is what happens when you take the lead.'
Winners and losers of the CBS California gubernatorial debate
Candidates pile on the Democratic front-runner, Xavier Becerra, including a white-paper wielding Katie Porter. But nothing happened that's likely to shake up the race as it careens toward the finish. Some inspiration would help.
CA governor candidates to face off in what may be last debate before June primary
Steyer’s billions, Hilton’s Trump endorsement, and Becerra’s baggage are all in play — but one new development could dominate the night.
California governor frontrunner Xavier Becerra's playbook: Never say you're sorry
While other California governor candidates apologize for past mistakes, Democratic frontrunner Xavier Becerra has a different strategy: dodge and dismiss.
Former Newsom, Becerra aide may plead guilty in corruption case
Lawyers for Dana Williamson said a court hearing on federal corruption charges could be the venue for a plea deal
California 2026 Poll: Becerra Continues to Surge, Steyer and Hilton Compete for Second Spot
Bass leads primary for LA Mayor with 30% support; Pratt and Raman trail A new…Full Release & Results
How Xavier Becerra became the Joe Biden of California’s governor race
He is defying conventional wisdom about what Democratic voters want and is surpassing flashier, more progressive opponents pledging to upend the status quo.
Political firm with ties to people accused of stealing from Xavier Becerra is supporting his bid for governor
A political firm previously associated with individuals accused of stealing campaign funds from Xavier Becerra is now running an independent campaign to support his bid for California governor.
Candidates target Steyer, Becerra in free-wheeling California governor debate
Six Democrats and two Republicans attacked each other but struggled to offer clear alternatives in a chaotic debate that left one student voter "more confused than ever."
Takeaways from the latest California governor’s debate
Eight candidates seeking to become California’s next governor met for an unwieldy debate Tuesday, where the candidates discussed their plans to make the state more affordable and sought to gain ground in an unsettled field. Xavier Becerra emphasized his past jobs as HHS secretary and California attorney general. But he also put aside a nice guy reputation with a few shots at his opponents. San Joe Mayor Matt Mahan pushed back on California’s gas tax, calling it regressive and arguing that rural and working-class Californians pay more to protect the roads than “wealthy EV owners.” And he said everyone else on stage had healthcare wrong.
Xavier Becerra wants to talk about his experience. So do his rivals for California governor
In the wake of former Rep. Eric Swalwell’s exit from the governor’s race, Xavier Becerra’s campaign is drawing support as a potential safe harbor for Democrats lacking a clear front-runner. Becerra offers a long record in state and federal government as well as a steady, if understated, presence amid a race shaken by scandal. The question now is how he’ll withstand increased scrutiny from voters and rivals, particularly over his record at HHS and criticism from both inside and outside former President Joe Biden’s administration.
Here are the candidates who have qualified for CNN’s California governor’s debate
Republicans Chad Bianco and Steve Hilton, along with Democrats Xavier Becerra, Matt Mahan, Katie Porter, Tom Steyer and Antonio Villaraigosa, are eligible to take part in CNN’s California governor’s debate, which will take place on May 5 at 6 p.m. Pacific time (9 p.m. Eastern time) in the Los Angeles area.
Column: After Swalwell scandal, a 'safe choice' for Democrats emerges
Xavier Becerra's appeal as a steady, non-flashy candidate for governor may be his biggest advantage after former Rep. Eric Swalwell was forced to drop out amid scandal.
Xavier Becerra explains why he should be California's next governor
The former U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary under President Joe Biden is running as a Democrat in the race to replace Gov. Gavin Newsom, who terms out at the end of 2026.
Xavier Becerra pressed on 'rumors' he knew about Eric Swalwell's alleged misconduct during CA governor debate
Xavier Becerra was pressed on his knowledge of Eric Swalwell's sexual misconduct rumors during a California gubernatorial debate Wednesday.
Becerra draws sharp contrast with billionaire Steyer in CA Governor’s race: ‘I’m not trying to buy the office’
These candidates for governor support single-payer health care in California
Three candidates for California Governor, Katie Porter, Tom Steyer, and Xavier Becerra, have publicly expressed their support for single-payer health care, which would provide free, universal healt…
Democrats excluded from USC governor debate urge rivals to boycott
Four Democrats running for California governor who were excluded from an upcoming debate at USC urged their rivals to boycott the event because it excludes every candidate of color.