# Democrat Xavier Becerra wins California governor's race, CBS News projects

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1 outlet covering · First listed: CBS News, Nov 3, 2026, 10:21 PM · Read it: <https://www.cbsnews.com/news/california-governor-election-xavier-becerra-steve-hilton/>

Democrat Xavier Becerra will become California's next governor, CBS News projects, defeating Republican challenger Steve Hilton in a race that centered on the state's high cost of living, housing affordability, energy policy and relations with the federal government.

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- Nov 3, 2026, 10:21 PM: [Democrat Xavier Becerra wins California governor's race, CBS News projects](<https://www.cbsnews.com/news/california-governor-election-xavier-becerra-steve-hilton/>) — CBS News (TV network, United States)
  Democrat Xavier Becerra will become California's next governor, CBS News projects, defeating Republican challenger Steve Hilton in a race that centered on the state's high cost of living, housing affordability, energy policy and relations with the federal government.