Xavier Becerra advances in California's hotly contested governor's race
Becerra advanced to the general election after emerging from California’s crowded primary field in the race to succeed Gavin Newsom
TL;DR
- Xavier Becerra advanced to the general election in California's gubernatorial race.
- The opponent in the general election will be either Democrat Tom Steyer or Republican Steve Hilton, pending ballot counts.
- Becerra celebrated a surprising victory after being far behind in the polls.
- Donald Trump preemptively declared Steve Hilton the winner and accused California of election rigging.
- The US justice department sent an observer to monitor ballot processing in Los Angeles.
- California's primary system advances the top two vote-getters regardless of party.
- A Republican faces an uphill battle in California, especially with Trump's endorsement.
- A contest between Becerra and Steyer would ensure a Democrat governor.
- Tom Steyer spent over $200m on his campaign.
- Eric Swalwell ended his gubernatorial campaign due to allegations of sexual assault and misconduct.