Xavier Becerra Advances to California Gubernatorial General Election

Xavier Becerra, the Democratic candidate for governor of California, has advanced to the general election, as projected by the Associated Press on Friday night. The AP called the race for Becerra at 7:50 p.m. EDT. Becerra, who previously served as the U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services and as California's Attorney General, will compete in the November election to succeed Governor Gavin Newsom, who is term-limited. The gubernatorial race is anticipated to be a significant contest in the 2026 election cycle, with Democrats aiming to retain control of the governor's office in California. Further information regarding Becerra's opponent in the general election is not yet available.