Xavier Becerra wins California gubernatorial primary, set to face Steve Hilton in November
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Gabriel Lorenzo Greschler
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Summary
Xavier Becerra, a former Biden Cabinet member and California attorney general, has won the June gubernatorial primary and will advance to the November election. His candidacy was initially considered a long shot until sexual misconduct allegations forced former Rep. Eric Swalwell to exit the race in April, causing Becerra's polling numbers to surge. He consolidated institutional Democratic support and will likely face Steve Hilton in the general election.
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Becerra — whose candidacy appeared to be a long shot until sexual misconduct allegations in April ousted former Rep. Eric Swalwell — saw his polling numbers skyrocket in recent months.
A former attorney general of California, Becerra capitalized on his decades
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