Becerra Leads in California Governor Race | Orange County News

Democrat Xavier Becerra’s commanding 55% lead over Republican Steve Hilton in California’s governor race signals a strong Democratic advantage, fueled by solid support from independents and dominance in urban centers like LA and the Bay Area. While both candidates have seen slight gains since May, Hilton’s negative favorability and concentrated rural support make winning a steep climb — especially as California’s deep urban-rural divides continue to shape the outcome. 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/eb5945155549ce06