Trump and affordability shape California governor’s raceCalifornia’s choice: experienced Becerra or Trump-backed HiltonHilton offers California voters a break from one-party rule
California voters selected one of the two gubernatorial candidates, Democrat Xavier Becerra or Republican Steve Hilton, on November 3, with the contest focused on affordability, political experience and President Donald Trump.On November 3, California voters chose between Xavier Becerra and Steve Hilton in a governor’s race shaped by affordability, Trump’s influence and a dispute over ballot counting.Republican Steve Hilton challenged Democrat Xavier Becerra for California governor on November 3, arguing that affordability and years of Democratic leadership demand a new direction.