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Former HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra secured first place in California's June 2, 2026 gubernatorial primary with 26.7% of the vote, edging out Republican Steve Hilton by just 0.3 percentage points in a crowded field. If elected in November, Becerra would become the state's first elected Latino governor, but he faces criticism from both progressives who see him as too establishment and conservatives who target his record in the Biden administration.