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RandySF

(87,082 posts) Fri Jun 5, 2026, 12:55 AM Yesterday

CA-GOV: Becerra advances in California governor's race [View all]

Former Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra (D) on Thursday advanced to November’s general election in the race to become California’s next governor, Decision Desk HQ projects.

Trump-backed Fox News commentator Steve Hilton (R) and billionaire Tom Steyer (D) are currently battling for the second spot in November’s election, when Golden State voters will decide on Gov. Gavin Newsom’s (D) successor.

Former Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra (D) on Thursday advanced to November’s general election in the race to become California’s next governor, Decision Desk HQ projects.

Trump-backed Fox News commentator Steve Hilton (R) and billionaire Tom Steyer (D) are currently battling for the second spot in November’s election, when Golden State voters will decide on Gov. Gavin Newsom’s (D) successor.

https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/5911230-xavier-becerra-advances-california-governor/

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CA-GOV: Becerra advances in California governor's race [View all] RandySF Yesterday OP

Two Democrats on the ticket. Wouldn't that be something! ❤️ littlemissmartypants 23 hrs ago #1

Will Voters Mr.Bee 16 hrs ago #10

Don't worry. In the state as a whole, Shillton doesn't stand a chance. peppertree 16 hrs ago #15

In California? You're kidding, right? paleotn 10 hrs ago #42

No! I don't want 4+ months Retrograde 13 hrs ago #35

Ok. Please don't bust a gasket. It hasn't happened in elebentyhundred years anyway. 😄 littlemissmartypants 13 hrs ago #37

Come on, Californians! I hope you GOTV for Cha 21 hrs ago #2

'Billionaire' is still a dirty word Mr.Bee 16 hrs ago #11

The vote's already out Retrograde 13 hrs ago #36

Yes, I knew that... I should have Cha 10 hrs ago #41

Good! Chasstev365 19 hrs ago #3

Congrats to Becerra and Cali for dodging a bullet w/ Swalwell. rogue emissary 19 hrs ago #4

Um, the article doesn't really match the numbers relayerbob 17 hrs ago #5

About par for the media. Scruffy1 16 hrs ago #7

The votes are still being tabulated GreenWave 16 hrs ago #9

Lots of people in California. travelingthrulife 16 hrs ago #12

Because there are still like 3 million votes being tabulated obamanut2012 14 hrs ago #25

It's like a contest ... relayerbob 14 hrs ago #31

It will be close, but I expect Hilton to take out Steyer by about 1% obamanut2012 14 hrs ago #24

In the article they figure Old Crank 12 hrs ago #38

Oh I'm sure he will relayerbob 1 hr ago #52

Note that I'll be happy to be wrong relayerbob 1 hr ago #53

This article doesn't look accurate. Renew Deal 17 hrs ago #6

I've been watching and Unwind Your Mind 16 hrs ago #8

The article might have been written by AI Renew Deal 14 hrs ago #30

They say yesterday's talley in the article. travelingthrulife 16 hrs ago #13

Maybe Renew Deal 15 hrs ago #16

Thiose are the current numbers obamanut2012 14 hrs ago #27

Yes, that's the current votes tabulated number obamanut2012 14 hrs ago #26

Folks, Please read the article Wiz Imp 16 hrs ago #14

Yea, I think the OP article is a prediction based on modeling. LisaL 15 hrs ago #17

Right. The numbers will be updated later today Wiz Imp 14 hrs ago #22

Yup, we will get some big drops today obamanut2012 14 hrs ago #28

Do you know when they'll be updated? senseandsensibility 8 hrs ago #45

I believe I heard the update would be around 5:00 PM local time. Wiz Imp 7 hrs ago #47

The California Secretary of State's website hasn't been updated yet, but Decision Desk HQ Wiz Imp 6 hrs ago #50

Becerra vs Steyer Nasruddin 15 hrs ago #18

But why waste money on Becerra vs Steyer contest? LisaL 15 hrs ago #19

It will discourage republicans from voting DBoon 14 hrs ago #29

I see your point. LisaL 13 hrs ago #34

Or better yet, get more of them to leave the state. Most CA Republicans actually want to live in Florida anyway. They Karasu 8 hrs ago #44

Becerra Taking the Lead calcin 15 hrs ago #20

This is what I've been predicting all along senseandsensibility 12 hrs ago #39

Becarra's polling will only improve themaguffin 14 hrs ago #21

Go Xavi! obamanut2012 14 hrs ago #23

Becerra is confirm...... Lovie777 14 hrs ago #32

Becerra is confirm...... Lovie777 14 hrs ago #33

"Steve Hilton (R) and billionaire Tom Steyer (D) are currently battling for the second spot..." Trust_Reality 10 hrs ago #40

He'll be our governor...whew. Did not like the idea of a billionaire or a republican or an ex-sheriff republican. C Moon 8 hrs ago #43

Why did Porter stay in... Escape 7 hrs ago #46

I seriously doubt Porter took significant votes away from Steyer Wiz Imp 7 hrs ago #48

Republican Hilton is on the verge of calling the "slow" counting process as RIGGED.......................... Lovie777 7 hrs ago #49

The California SOS website has now been updated. Wiz Imp 4 hrs ago #51