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California Chooses Biden-Era Throwback As Next Governor

Democrat candidate Xavier Becerra defeated Republican Steve Hilton to succeed outgoing Governor Gavin Newsom (D-CA) as the next governor of California. Becerra, who was the first Latino Health and Human Services Secretary under former Presi

Republican Ledger staff · 6:13 PM ET

California Chooses Biden-Era Throwback As Next Governor
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Democrat candidate Xavier Becerra defeated Republican Steve Hilton to succeed outgoing Governor Gavin Newsom (D-CA) as the next governor of California. Becerra, who was the first Latino Health and Human Services Secretary under former President Joe Biden, pulled ahead of Hilton 65% to 34% with 54% of the vote counted.

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