# California Governor Election 2026 Results

> Xavier Becerra wins California governor race, first Latino to hold state's highest office.
- Title: California Governor Election 2026 Results · Deadline
- Summary: Xavier Becerra wins California governor race, first Latino to hold state's highest office. Xavier Becerra, a Democrat, becomes California's first Latino…
- Keywords: xavier becerra, california governor, democrat, republican, steve hilton, gavin newsom, 2026 election, Deadline
- Source: Deadline — https://deadline.com/2026/11/california-governor-election-2026-results-1237212391
- Author: Ted Johnson,Dominic Patten
- Published: 2026-11-04T04:21:21+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: xavier becerra, california governor, democrat, republican, steve hilton, gavin newsom, 2026 election, entertainment, culture
## Election Result
Xavier Becerra, a Democrat, wins California governor election 2026.
## Race Outcome
Becerra defeats Republican Steve Hilton to replace term-limited Gavin Newsom.
## Political Shift
Democrats gain control of Senate and House while Texas and Ohio see major upsets.
## Key takeaway

Xavier Becerra, a Democrat, becomes California's first Latino governor after defeating Republican Steve Hilton in the 2026 election.