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section: elections
first_reported: 2026-11-06 00:30 PST
updated: 2026-11-06 00:30 PST
status: reported
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# Becerra set to become California's first Latino elected governor

Xavier Becerra is set to become California's first Latino elected governor. Black candidates lead in 17 of 24 state and federal races.

Section: [Elections](/sacramento/section/politics.md) · Entities: [Xavier Becerra](/sacramento/wiki/xavier-becerra.md)

## Coverage

- [The Sacramento Observer](https://www.theobserver.media/election/becerra-becomes-first-latino-elected-governor-as-16-black-candidates-lead-in-california-races), 2026-11-06 00:30 PST: Becerra Becomes First Latino Elected Governor As 17 Black Candidates Lead In California Races

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