Steve Hilton
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Xavier Becerra Secures California Governorship, Defeating Republican Steve Hilton
Democrat Xavier Becerra has won the 2026 California gubernatorial race, defeating Republican Steve Hilton and succeeding term-limited Governor Gavin Newsom.
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California Governor Contenders Clash Over Immigration and Economy in CNN Debate
Democrat Xavier Becerra and Republican Steve Hilton sparred over immigration, taxes, and AI in a contentious CNN debate to succeed Gov. Gavin Newsom.
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California’s Election Count: Why Speed and Security Remain at Odds
California’s recent primary election concluded with a week-long delay in finalizing results, sparking renewed debate over the state’s ballot-processing infrastructure and the trade-off between accessibility and speed.
