From Variety · Gene Maddaus · · 40s
Xavier Becerra Wins California Governor Race
Xavier Becerra defeats Republican Steve Hilton to become California's next governor.
In brief
Xavier Becerra defeats Republican Steve Hilton to become California's next governor. Xavier Becerra won California's governor's race against Republican Steve Hilton. Originally reported by Variety.
Xavier Becerra Wins
Xavier Becerra has been declared the winner of the California governor’s race, easily swatting away a challenge from Republican Steve Hilton.
Campaign Platform
Becerra, the Democrat, ran on a platform of lowering energy costs and working toward universal health care.
Opposition to Trump
The dominant theme of his campaign was opposition to President Trump, noting he had sued the president more than 100 times as attorney general during Trump’s first term.
The essence
Xavier Becerra won California's governor's race against Republican Steve Hilton.
