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id: e16738cb7b
section: elections
first_reported: 2026-11-03 20:55 PT
updated: 2026-11-04 14:40 PT
status: reported
outlets: 2
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# Xavier Becerra wins California governor's race over Steve Hilton

Xavier Becerra defeated Steve Hilton in the California governor's race and will succeed Gov. Gavin Newsom, according to NBC Bay Area and SFist.

Section: [Elections](/section/politics.md) · Entities: [Xavier Becerra](/wiki/xavier-becerra.md), [Steve Hilton](/wiki/steve-hilton.md), [Gavin Newsom](/wiki/gavin-newsom.md)

## Coverage

- [NBC Bay Area](https://www.nbcbayarea.com/elections/trump-affordability-california-governors-race/4169007/), 2026-11-03 20:55 PT: Democrat Xavier Becerra wins California governor's race, defeating Republican Steve Hilton
- [SFist](https://sfist.com/2026/11/04/xavier-becerra-defeats-steve-hilton-in-landslide-race-for-california-governor/), 2026-11-04 14:40 PT: Xavier Becerra Defeats Steve Hilton In Landslide Race For California Governor

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