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Democrat Xavier Becerra wins the top spot in November's race for California governor

Democrat Xavier Becerra wins the top spot in November's race for California governor
NPR News Saturday 06 June 2026, 00:42 UTC By Marisa Lagos 1 min read
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Former Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra has clinched the top spot on California's ballot for governor. With millions of ballots still to be counted, his November challenger is unknown.(Image credit: Mario Tama)

Former Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra has clinched the top spot on California's ballot for governor. With millions of ballots still to be counted, his November challenger is unknown.

(Image credit: Mario Tama)

Democrat (ORG) Xavier Becerra (PERSON) California (LOCATION) Health and Human Services (ORG) Mario Tama (PERSON)
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