Democrat Xavier Becerra advances to general election in race for California governor (opens in new tab)

California gubernatorial candidate Xavier Becerra speaks during an election night event Tuesday, June 2, 2026, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)2026-06-05T23:51:54Z SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Democrat advanced to the general election for California governor Friday after pitching himself as an experienced choice to lead the nation’s most populous state and succeed Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom. Becerra leaned on his more than 35 years in public office, including as state attorney general an...