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RandySF

(87,088 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 20 hrs ago #10

Don't worry. In the state as a whole, Shillton doesn't stand a chance. peppertree 19 hrs ago #15

In California? You're kidding, right? paleotn 13 hrs ago #42

No! I don't want 4+ months Retrograde 17 hrs ago #35

Ok. Please don't bust a gasket. It hasn't happened in elebentyhundred years anyway. 😄 littlemissmartypants 16 hrs ago #37

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

'Billionaire' is still a dirty word Mr.Bee 19 hrs ago #11

The vote's already out Retrograde 17 hrs ago #36

Yes, I knew that... I should have Cha 14 hrs ago #41

Good! Chasstev365 23 hrs ago #3

Congrats to Becerra and Cali for dodging a bullet w/ Swalwell. rogue emissary 22 hrs ago #4

Um, the article doesn't really match the numbers relayerbob 21 hrs ago #5

About par for the media. Scruffy1 20 hrs ago #7

The votes are still being tabulated GreenWave 20 hrs ago #9

Lots of people in California. travelingthrulife 19 hrs ago #12

Because there are still like 3 million votes being tabulated obamanut2012 17 hrs ago #25

It's like a contest ... relayerbob 17 hrs ago #31

It will be close, but I expect Hilton to take out Steyer by about 1% obamanut2012 17 hrs ago #24

In the article they figure Old Crank 16 hrs ago #38

Oh I'm sure he will relayerbob 4 hrs ago #52

Note that I'll be happy to be wrong relayerbob 4 hrs ago #53

This article doesn't look accurate. Renew Deal 20 hrs ago #6

I've been watching and Unwind Your Mind 20 hrs ago #8

The article might have been written by AI Renew Deal 17 hrs ago #30

They say yesterday's talley in the article. travelingthrulife 19 hrs ago #13

Maybe Renew Deal 19 hrs ago #16

Thiose are the current numbers obamanut2012 17 hrs ago #27

Yes, that's the current votes tabulated number obamanut2012 17 hrs ago #26

Folks, Please read the article Wiz Imp 19 hrs ago #14

Yea, I think the OP article is a prediction based on modeling. LisaL 19 hrs ago #17

Right. The numbers will be updated later today Wiz Imp 18 hrs ago #22

Yup, we will get some big drops today obamanut2012 17 hrs ago #28

Do you know when they'll be updated? senseandsensibility 11 hrs ago #45

I believe I heard the update would be around 5:00 PM local time. Wiz Imp 11 hrs ago #47

The California Secretary of State's website hasn't been updated yet, but Decision Desk HQ Wiz Imp 10 hrs ago #50

Becerra vs Steyer Nasruddin 18 hrs ago #18

But why waste money on Becerra vs Steyer contest? LisaL 18 hrs ago #19

It will discourage republicans from voting DBoon 17 hrs ago #29

I see your point. LisaL 17 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 11 hrs ago #44

Becerra Taking the Lead calcin 18 hrs ago #20

This is what I've been predicting all along senseandsensibility 16 hrs ago #39

Becarra's polling will only improve themaguffin 18 hrs ago #21

Go Xavi! obamanut2012 17 hrs ago #23

Becerra is confirm...... Lovie777 17 hrs ago #32

Becerra is confirm...... Lovie777 17 hrs ago #33

"Steve Hilton (R) and billionaire Tom Steyer (D) are currently battling for the second spot..." Trust_Reality 14 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 12 hrs ago #43

Why did Porter stay in... Escape 11 hrs ago #46

I seriously doubt Porter took significant votes away from Steyer Wiz Imp 11 hrs ago #48

Republican Hilton is on the verge of calling the "slow" counting process as RIGGED.......................... Lovie777 11 hrs ago #49

The California SOS website has now been updated. Wiz Imp 8 hrs ago #51