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RandySF

(87,091 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 Yesterday #1

Will Voters Mr.Bee Yesterday #10

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

In California? You're kidding, right? paleotn 23 hrs ago #42

No! I don't want 4+ months Retrograde Yesterday #35

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

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Come on, Californians! I hope you GOTV for Cha Yesterday #2

'Billionaire' is still a dirty word Mr.Bee Yesterday #11

The vote's already out Retrograde Yesterday #36

Yes, I knew that... I should have Cha 23 hrs ago #41

Good! Chasstev365 Yesterday #3

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

Um, the article doesn't really match the numbers relayerbob Yesterday #5

About par for the media. Scruffy1 Yesterday #7

The votes are still being tabulated GreenWave Yesterday #9

Lots of people in California. travelingthrulife Yesterday #12

Because there are still like 3 million votes being tabulated obamanut2012 Yesterday #25

It's like a contest ... relayerbob Yesterday #31

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

In the article they figure Old Crank Yesterday #38

Oh I'm sure he will relayerbob 14 hrs ago #52

Note that I'll be happy to be wrong relayerbob 14 hrs ago #53

This article doesn't look accurate. Renew Deal Yesterday #6

I've been watching and Unwind Your Mind Yesterday #8

The article might have been written by AI Renew Deal Yesterday #30

They say yesterday's talley in the article. travelingthrulife Yesterday #13

Maybe Renew Deal Yesterday #16

Thiose are the current numbers obamanut2012 Yesterday #27

Yes, that's the current votes tabulated number obamanut2012 Yesterday #26

Folks, Please read the article Wiz Imp Yesterday #14

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

Right. The numbers will be updated later today Wiz Imp Yesterday #22

Yup, we will get some big drops today obamanut2012 Yesterday #28

Do you know when they'll be updated? senseandsensibility 21 hrs ago #45

I believe I heard the update would be around 5:00 PM local time. Wiz Imp 21 hrs ago #47

The California Secretary of State's website hasn't been updated yet, but Decision Desk HQ Wiz Imp 19 hrs ago #50

Becerra vs Steyer Nasruddin Yesterday #18

But why waste money on Becerra vs Steyer contest? LisaL Yesterday #19

It will discourage republicans from voting DBoon Yesterday #29

I see your point. LisaL Yesterday #34

Or better yet, get more of them to leave the state. Most CA Republicans actually want to live in Florida anyway. They Karasu 21 hrs ago #44

Becerra Taking the Lead calcin Yesterday #20

This is what I've been predicting all along senseandsensibility Yesterday #39

Becarra's polling will only improve themaguffin Yesterday #21

Go Xavi! obamanut2012 Yesterday #23

Becerra is confirm...... Lovie777 Yesterday #32

Becerra is confirm...... Lovie777 Yesterday #33

"Steve Hilton (R) and billionaire Tom Steyer (D) are currently battling for the second spot..." Trust_Reality Yesterday #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 21 hrs ago #43

Why did Porter stay in... Escape 21 hrs ago #46

I seriously doubt Porter took significant votes away from Steyer Wiz Imp 21 hrs ago #48

Republican Hilton is on the verge of calling the "slow" counting process as RIGGED.......................... Lovie777 21 hrs ago #49

The California SOS website has now been updated. Wiz Imp 18 hrs ago #51