Xavier Becerra Declared Winner of California Governor’s Race

Democrat Xavier Becerra has been declared the winner of the California governor's race, defeating Republican Steve Hilton. The 68-year-old former U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary in the Biden Administration becomes the first Latino elected to lead the state. Becerra, who succeeded the termed-out Gavin Newsom, campaigned on universal health care and lowering energy costs. His platform heavily emphasized opposition to President Trump, while Hilton was considered an underdog in the race according to NBC News.