Becerra Leads in California Governor Race | California News

Former HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra is surging in the California governor’s race, leading Republican Steve Hilton by 18 points in a new UC Berkeley poll — a stark shift from a crowded primary. With Democrats overwhelmingly backing him and Republicans locked in behind Hilton, party loyalty is driving the race. Becerra’s Latino identity isn’t the deciding factor; voters are rallying behind his Democratic platform and opposition to Trump. Hilton’s path to victory hinges on winning independents, but he’s trailing badly with them — making a comeback seem unlikely as partisan divides dominate this election. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://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/50639aecb74c9033