Former HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra will face Hilton in California's race for governor

KQED | By Guy Marzorati

Published June 9, 2026 at 9:06 PM EDT

Nearly a week after election day, Xavier Becerra, former Secretary of Health and Human Services, will face Republican Steve Hilton in the California's race for governor.

Guy Marzorati

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