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Democrat Xavier Becerra wins California governor's race, defeating Republican Steve Hilton

The odds were in Becerra's favor as a Democrat running in a state that hasn't elected a Republican statewide in 20 years.

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Son of Mexican immigrants will become state’s first Latino governor since 1875 after victory over ex-Fox News host Steve Hilton US midterm elections – live updates Track live results from all 50 states Xavier Becerra, the Democratic former health and human services secretary, was elected governor of California, marking the historic ascension of a longtime public servant who has vowed to resist Donald Trump’s agenda…

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Democrat Xavier Becerra wins California governor's race, defeating Republican Steve Hilton

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Xavier Becerra wins California race for governor with vows to resist Trump’s agenda

Son of Mexican immigrants will become state’s first Latino governor since 1875 after victory over ex-Fox News host Steve Hilton US midterm elections – live updates Track live results from all 50 states Xavier Becerra, the Democratic former health and human services secretary, was elected governor of California, marking the historic ascension of a longtime public servant who has vowed to resist Donald Trump’s agenda…

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