Democrat Xavier Becerra & Republican Steve Hilton Will Face Off In California Governor Race

The race to become California’s next governor is set, with Republican Steve Hilton facing Democrat Xavier Becerra in the general election this fall.

Hilton, a former Fox News commentator endorsed by Donald Trump, secured enough support in the primary to advance. He will take on Becerra, who previously served as California’s attorney general and later as U.S. health secretary under Joe Biden.

The winner will inherit a number of major challenges facing the state, including the high cost of living, a shortage of affordable housing, and ongoing homelessness issues.