# Xavier Becerra Wins California Governor Race

> Xavier Becerra becomes California's first Latino governor after winning gubernatorial race.
- Title: Xavier Becerra Wins California Governor Race · TheWrap
- Summary: Xavier Becerra becomes California's first Latino governor after winning gubernatorial race. Xavier Becerra won California's governor race, becoming the…
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- Source: TheWrap — https://thewrap.com/media-platforms/politics/xavier-becerra-elected-california-governor
- Author: Tess Patton
- Published: 2026-11-04T04:21:23+00:00
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## Xavier Becerra Wins Governorship
Xavier Becerra was named the winner of California’s gubernatorial race, making history as the first Latino elected governor of the state.

> Ladies and gentlemen you have now entered the Becerra era
## Victory Speech Highlights
Becerra emphasized diversity as a strength, saying, 'Diversity is not our shortcoming, it’s our super power.'

> Diversity is not our shortcoming, it’s our super power
## Polling Results
Polling showed Becerra would win 61% of likely California voters versus 34% for Republican Steve Hilton.
## Key takeaway

Xavier Becerra won California's governor race, becoming the state's first Latino elected governor.