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Xavier Becerra leads California governor race
Filed: Jun 06, 2026 at 12:02 PM ET
Summary: Former HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra has clinched the top spot on California’s ballot for governor.
WHO: Xavier Becerra
WHAT: Clinched the top spot on California’s ballot for governor
WHEN: Jun 05, 2026 at 8:42 PM ET
WHERE: California
WHY: He clinched the top spot on California’s ballot for governor as ballots are still being counted.
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