Democrat Xavier Becerra and Republican Steve Hilton will face off in California governor’s race (opens in new tab)

California gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton speaks during a campaign event on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, in Norwalk, Calif. (AP Photo/Benjamin Hanson)2026-06-09T23:47:35Z SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — The this fall will be a battle between a Democrat promising to cement the state’s status as a stronghold of liberal policies and a Republican pledging to dramatically reverse course in the nation’s most populous state.Republican , a former Fox News commentator backed by President Donald Trump, has w...