Xavier Becerra advances to November general election in California governor's race.
Former Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra will advance to the November general election for California governor, CNN and NBC News project. The race for the second runoff spot remains uncalled, with Republican Steve Hilton and Democrat Tom Steyer in contention.
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CNN delivers comprehensive race context while the outcome remains uncalled for second place. NBC confirms the projection. NY Post and Politico offer brief updates.
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“Democrat Xavier Becerra will advance to November election in California governor’s race, CNN projects”CNN CNN LEFT
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“Spencer Pratt’s lead shrinks over Nithya Raman and Xavier Becerra overtakes Steve Hilton in latest ballot drop”NYP NY Post RIGHT
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“Xavier Becerra advances to runoff in California governor primary” · Politico
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