# Xavier Becerra Wins California Governor Race

> Xavier Becerra defeats Republican Steve Hilton to become California's next governor.
- Title: Xavier Becerra Wins California Governor Race · Variety
- Summary: Xavier Becerra defeats Republican Steve Hilton to become California's next governor. Xavier Becerra won California's governor's race against Republican Steve…
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- Source: Variety — https://variety.com/2026/politics/news/xavier-becerra-wins-california-governors-race-1236938620
- Author: Gene Maddaus
- Published: 2026-11-04T04:03:44+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: xavier becerra, california governor, steve hilton, democrat, republican, california governor race, entertainment, culture
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Xavier Becerra won California's governor's race against Republican Steve Hilton.