Becerra Eyes Governorship Amid Steyer Challenge

California’s Democratic governor race is heating up as Xavier Becerra, the former Attorney General and Health Secretary, prepares to face off in November — but who’s his opponent? Steve Hilton leads the pack as the top Republican, but billionaire Tom Steyer hasn’t conceded yet, with millions of votes still to count. Under California’s top-two primary system, Becerra’s path to victory looks smooth against Hilton — the Trump-backed candidate struggling in a state that leans Democratic. But if Steyer makes it through, expect a bruising fight: he’s self-funded hundreds of millions and commands progressive support, while Becerra holds the backing of the Democratic establishment and key industries. Becerra’s platform mirrors current governor’s policies — freezing utility rates, enforcing housing laws, and even tweaking clean energy goals to ease gas prices — making him a familiar, pragmatic choice for voters tired of political upheaval. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0fc7a2d08ff76b37