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California · Governor · Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Xavier Becerra vs. Steve Hilton

Xavier Becerra

Democratic Party

Democratic candidate for governor of California; former U.S. secretary of health and human services (2021–2025) and former California attorney general (2017–2021).

Steve Hilton

Republican Party

Republican candidate for governor of California; former host of Fox News Channel's The Next Revolution (2017–2023).

About this race

Last reviewed October 19, 2026 · 64 sources · Report an error

BecerraXavier Becerra(D)

HiltonSteve Hilton(R)

Positions at a glance

Each candidate’s documented position on 6 of this race’s issues, in a sentence. Select an issue for the evidence and every source.

Economy & Taxes

Xavier Becerra

Proposes freezing utility and insurance rates under a state of emergency and targeting what he considers price gouging; opposes the Proposition 40 wealth tax and supports Proposition 3.

Based on campaign proposal, public statement6 sourcesWho are the 2026 California governor candidates? (opens in a new tab)CalMatters · Sept. 29, 2026 · NewsPriorities - Xavier Becerra (opens in a new tab)Becerra for Governor 2026 · Jan. 11, 2026 · CampaignXavier Becerra (opens in a new tab)Ballotpedia · ReferenceBecerra and Hilton clash over taxes, AI and immigration during the CNN California governor debate (opens in a new tab)CNN · Sept. 30, 2026 · NewsBecerra announces positions on key November ballot measures (opens in a new tab)Becerra for Governor 2026 · July 31, 2026 · CampaignXavier Becerra: A campaign focused on the cost of living and Donald Trump (opens in a new tab)Times of San Diego · Oct. 12, 2026 · News

Steve Hilton

Proposes no state income tax on the first $150,000 of income and a flat 8% rate above it, paid for with spending cuts, plus reduced business regulation.

Based on campaign proposal4 sourcesCalifornia governor's race: GOP candidate Steve Hilton pitches affordability agenda as he tries to close gap (opens in a new tab)ABC7 San Francisco · Sept. 25, 2026 · NewsWho are the 2026 California governor candidates? (opens in a new tab)CalMatters · Sept. 29, 2026 · NewsNo State Income Tax on Your First $150,000 (opens in a new tab)Steve Hilton for Governor · CampaignSteve Hilton (opens in a new tab)Ballotpedia · Reference

Housing

Xavier Becerra

Would declare the housing shortage a state of emergency on day one, finance about 40,000 approved affordable units, cut fees and permit delays, and enforce housing law on cities.

Based on campaign proposal4 sourcesHousing - Xavier Becerra (opens in a new tab)Becerra for Governor 2026 · Jan. 6, 2026 · CampaignWho are the 2026 California governor candidates? (opens in a new tab)CalMatters · Sept. 29, 2026 · NewsHomelessness - Xavier Becerra (opens in a new tab)Becerra for Governor 2026 · May 8, 2026 · CampaignBecerra and Hilton clash over taxes, AI and immigration during the CNN California governor debate (opens in a new tab)CNN · Sept. 30, 2026 · News

Steve Hilton

Proposes cutting fees and rules for starter single-family homes and limiting CEQA lawsuits; says police should be involved in clearing all homeless encampments and wants state funding for sober housing.

Based on campaign proposal3 sourcesWho are the 2026 California governor candidates? (opens in a new tab)CalMatters · Sept. 29, 2026 · NewsCalifornia governor's race: GOP candidate Steve Hilton pitches affordability agenda as he tries to close gap (opens in a new tab)ABC7 San Francisco · Sept. 25, 2026 · NewsBecerra and Hilton clash over taxes, AI and immigration during the CNN California governor debate (opens in a new tab)CNN · Sept. 30, 2026 · News

Energy & Climate

Xavier Becerra

Proposes up to two hours of free daily electricity for income-eligible households; supports clean-energy goals but is open to revising them, including the 2035 gas-car sales ban.

Based on campaign proposal, public statement4 sourcesPower Hour - Xavier Becerra (opens in a new tab)Becerra for Governor 2026 · Aug. 16, 2026 · Campaign2026 California Voter Guide for the Governor's Race (opens in a new tab)KQED · Sept. 17, 2026 · NewsWho are the 2026 California governor candidates? (opens in a new tab)CalMatters · Sept. 29, 2026 · NewsXavier Becerra: A campaign focused on the cost of living and Donald Trump (opens in a new tab)Times of San Diego · Oct. 12, 2026 · News

Steve Hilton

Proposes $3-a-gallon gas by repealing the low carbon fuel standard, changing cap-and-trade and refinery rules and expanding in-state oil production; also proposes halving the gas tax.

Based on campaign proposal4 sourcesCalifornia governor's race: GOP candidate Steve Hilton pitches affordability agenda as he tries to close gap (opens in a new tab)ABC7 San Francisco · Sept. 25, 2026 · NewsCalifornia 2026 governor candidates discuss gas prices, environmental policy (opens in a new tab)CBS News California · April 6, 2026 · NewsFact-checking Becerra and Hilton in the California governor's debate on CNN (opens in a new tab)CapRadio · Oct. 1, 2026 · NewsWho are the 2026 California governor candidates? (opens in a new tab)CalMatters · Sept. 29, 2026 · News

Healthcare

Xavier Becerra

Calls health care a human right and says he supports eventually reaching state single-payer coverage; proposes protecting Medi-Cal coverage from federal cuts and using state purchasing power on drug prices.

Based on campaign proposal, public statement4 sourcesHealth Care - Xavier Becerra (opens in a new tab)Becerra for Governor 2026 · Jan. 6, 2026 · CampaignPriorities - Xavier Becerra (opens in a new tab)Becerra for Governor 2026 · Jan. 11, 2026 · Campaign2026 California Voter Guide for the Governor's Race (opens in a new tab)KQED · Sept. 17, 2026 · NewsWho are the 2026 California governor candidates? (opens in a new tab)CalMatters · Sept. 29, 2026 · News

Steve Hilton

Would end state-funded Medi-Cal coverage for immigrants in the country illegally, using the money to lower legal residents' costs; his healthcare plan calls for more insurer competition and anti-fraud action.

Based on campaign proposal3 sourcesWho are the 2026 California governor candidates? (opens in a new tab)CalMatters · Sept. 29, 2026 · NewsIn California Governor's Race, Voters Face Stark Choice on Immigrant Healthcare (opens in a new tab)KFF Health News · July 6, 2026 · NewsCalifornia governor's race: GOP candidate Steve Hilton pitches affordability agenda as he tries to close gap (opens in a new tab)ABC7 San Francisco · Sept. 25, 2026 · News

Immigration

Xavier Becerra

Supports California's sanctuary law, which he defended in court as attorney general; says the state cannot stop federal ICE operations but can limit its cooperation and challenge them in court.

Based on past action, public statement4 sourcesAttorney General Becerra: Supreme Court Maintains Constitutional Restraints on Federal Overreach in Declining to Review Appellate Court Holding in USA v. CA (opens in a new tab)California Department of Justice, Office of the Attorney General · June 15, 2020 · GovernmentWho are the 2026 California governor candidates? (opens in a new tab)CalMatters · Sept. 29, 2026 · NewsXavier Becerra: A campaign focused on the cost of living and Donald Trump (opens in a new tab)Times of San Diego · Oct. 12, 2026 · NewsBecerra and Hilton clash over taxes, AI and immigration during the CNN California governor debate (opens in a new tab)CNN · Sept. 30, 2026 · News

Steve Hilton

Has proposed overturning California's sanctuary law; in the September 2026 debate he said he would follow it and prioritize removing undocumented immigrants who commit dangerous crimes.

Based on campaign proposal, public statement3 sourcesWho are the 2026 California governor candidates? (opens in a new tab)CalMatters · Sept. 29, 2026 · NewsHilton, Becerra clash over affordability, Trump and Newsom in California governor debate (opens in a new tab)KMPH FOX26 · Sept. 30, 2026 · NewsIn Becerra and Hilton's only scheduled debate, Trump was the main character (opens in a new tab)CalMatters · Sept. 30, 2026 · News

Education

Xavier Becerra

Endorses Proposition 3's school funding; CalMatters reported he had released no major education plan; in the debate he backed grade-level checks, tutoring, earlier schooling and treating teachers as professionals.

Based on public statement3 sourcesBecerra announces positions on key November ballot measures (opens in a new tab)Becerra for Governor 2026 · July 31, 2026 · CampaignBecerra and Hilton clash over taxes, AI and immigration during the CNN California governor debate (opens in a new tab)CNN · Sept. 30, 2026 · NewsWho are the 2026 California governor candidates? (opens in a new tab)CalMatters · Sept. 29, 2026 · News

Steve Hilton

Sets a goal that all students meet state math and English standards; supports phonics, third-grade reading retention, charter conversions and public funding for private-school options.

Based on campaign proposal2 sourcesSteve Hilton (opens in a new tab)Ballotpedia · ReferenceWho are the 2026 California governor candidates? (opens in a new tab)CalMatters · Sept. 29, 2026 · News

2 more issues (water, public safety) under Where they stand.

Background & experience

Biography, education, career and public offices, from official biographies, reference works and news reporting.

Current role

Xavier Becerra

Democratic candidate for governor of California; former U.S. secretary of health and human services (2021–2025) and former California attorney general (2017–2021).

2 sourcesXavier Becerra (opens in a new tab)Ballotpedia · ReferenceXavier Becerra, 33rd Attorney General (opens in a new tab)California Department of Justice, Office of the Attorney General · April 13, 2021 · Government

Steve Hilton

Republican candidate for governor of California; former host of Fox News Channel's The Next Revolution (2017–2023).

3 sourcesSteve Hilton (opens in a new tab)Ballotpedia · ReferenceWho are the 2026 California governor candidates? (opens in a new tab)CalMatters · Sept. 29, 2026 · NewsSteve Hilton for Governor of California (opens in a new tab)Steve Hilton for Governor · Campaign

Age on Election Day

Xavier Becerra

68 · born January 26, 1958, Sacramento, California

2 sourcesHispanic Americans in Congress: Xavier Becerra (H. Doc. 108-225) (opens in a new tab)U.S. Government Publishing Office (GovInfo) · GovernmentXavier Becerra, 33rd Attorney General (opens in a new tab)California Department of Justice, Office of the Attorney General · April 13, 2021 · Government

Steve Hilton

Born in London, England

2 sourcesCalifornia governor's race: Meet candidates Xavier Becerra and Steve Hilton (opens in a new tab)KTVU FOX 2 · Oct. 6, 2026 · NewsSteve Hilton (opens in a new tab)Wikipedia · Reference

Education

Xavier Becerra

Steve Hilton

Career

Xavier Becerra

Steve Hilton

Public office

Elected and appointed positions

Xavier Becerra

Steve Hilton

Campaign website

Xavier Becerra

xavierbecerra2026.com

Steve Hilton

stevehiltonforgovernor.com

Where they stand

Each position is labeled by what it rests on: a campaign proposal, a public statement, a past action such as a vote or lawsuit, or an enacted policy.

Economy & Taxes

Xavier Becerra

Proposes freezing utility and insurance rates under a state of emergency and targeting what he considers price gouging; opposes the Proposition 40 wealth tax and supports Proposition 3.

Show the evidence (2)

Steve Hilton

Proposes no state income tax on the first $150,000 of income and a flat 8% rate above it, paid for with spending cuts, plus reduced business regulation.

Show the evidence (2)

Housing

Xavier Becerra

Would declare the housing shortage a state of emergency on day one, finance about 40,000 approved affordable units, cut fees and permit delays, and enforce housing law on cities.

Show the evidence (2)

Steve Hilton

Proposes cutting fees and rules for starter single-family homes and limiting CEQA lawsuits; says police should be involved in clearing all homeless encampments and wants state funding for sober housing.

Show the evidence (2)

Energy & Climate

Xavier Becerra

Proposes up to two hours of free daily electricity for income-eligible households; supports clean-energy goals but is open to revising them, including the 2035 gas-car sales ban.

Show the evidence (2)

Steve Hilton

Proposes $3-a-gallon gas by repealing the low carbon fuel standard, changing cap-and-trade and refinery rules and expanding in-state oil production; also proposes halving the gas tax.

Show the evidence (2)

Healthcare

Xavier Becerra

Calls health care a human right and says he supports eventually reaching state single-payer coverage; proposes protecting Medi-Cal coverage from federal cuts and using state purchasing power on drug prices.

Show the evidence (2)
  • Campaign proposal2026

    Proposes a first-day executive order directing state agencies to maintain coverage for Californians affected by federal cuts or Medi-Cal rollbacks; negotiating drug reimbursement rates across Medi-Cal, state employee plans and other state programs and expanding CalRx; requiring state-regulated payors to reimburse telehealth visits; a healthcare workforce fund offering loan repayment; automated Medi-Cal renewals; and a fee on large employers that do not offer health coverage to low-wage workers who qualify for Medi-Cal. SourceHealth Care - Xavier Becerra (opens in a new tab)Becerra for Governor 2026 · Jan. 6, 2026 · Campaign

  • Public statementSept. 2026

    His campaign site says he will "build toward a universal single-payer system," and KQED reports he supports eventually getting to state-level single-payer health care. CalMatters reports that he has amended his longtime single-payer position to focus on expanding state coverage to as many residents as possible. 3 sourcesPriorities - Xavier Becerra (opens in a new tab)Becerra for Governor 2026 · Jan. 11, 2026 · Campaign2026 California Voter Guide for the Governor's Race (opens in a new tab)KQED · Sept. 17, 2026 · NewsWho are the 2026 California governor candidates? (opens in a new tab)CalMatters · Sept. 29, 2026 · News

Steve Hilton

Would end state-funded Medi-Cal coverage for immigrants in the country illegally, using the money to lower legal residents' costs; his healthcare plan calls for more insurer competition and anti-fraud action.

Show the evidence (2)

Immigration

Xavier Becerra

Supports California's sanctuary law, which he defended in court as attorney general; says the state cannot stop federal ICE operations but can limit its cooperation and challenge them in court.

Show the evidence (2)

Steve Hilton

Has proposed overturning California's sanctuary law; in the September 2026 debate he said he would follow it and prioritize removing undocumented immigrants who commit dangerous crimes.

Show the evidence (2)

Education

Xavier Becerra

Endorses Proposition 3's school funding; CalMatters reported he had released no major education plan; in the debate he backed grade-level checks, tutoring, earlier schooling and treating teachers as professionals.

Show the evidence (2)

Steve Hilton

Sets a goal that all students meet state math and English standards; supports phonics, third-grade reading retention, charter conversions and public funding for private-school options.

Show the evidence (2)
  • Campaign proposalApril 8, 2026

    His campaign website said in April 2026 that his goal is for 100% of students to meet state math and English standards, through a grade for every school and teacher, rewarding effective teachers and making it possible to remove "incompetent teachers", expanded "parent trigger" laws, protecting charter schools and, over time, school choice. SourceSteve Hilton (opens in a new tab)Ballotpedia · Reference

  • Campaign proposal2026

    Supports phonics instruction and holding back third graders who are not reading at grade level, making it easier for districts to fire teachers and for parents to petition to convert schools to charters, and using public funds to let students in underperforming districts attend private schools or other districts. SourceWho are the 2026 California governor candidates? (opens in a new tab)CalMatters · Sept. 29, 2026 · News

Water

Xavier Becerra

Has offered no specific water proposals, CalMatters reports; defends his water-related lawsuits as attorney general, saying water in California should be regulated by California.

Show the evidence (3)

Steve Hilton

Supports more water storage, including Sites Reservoir and raising Shasta Dam, and fewer endangered-species rules on water deliveries; opposes the Delta tunnel.

Show the evidence (2)

Public Safety

Xavier Becerra

Voted for Proposition 36 in 2024 and says he would fully fund it, with court-ordered drug treatment; has not backed longer sentences generally, saying that should be left to judges.

Show the evidence (1)
  • Public statementSept. 2026

    Voted for Proposition 36, the 2024 ballot measure voters approved, breaking with Gov. Gavin Newsom and the state Democratic Party. He says he would fully fund its provisions and make sure defendants receive court-mandated drug treatment to avoid jail time, but has not backed longer or stricter criminal sentences in general, saying that decision should be left to judges. SourceWho are the 2026 California governor candidates? (opens in a new tab)CalMatters · Sept. 29, 2026 · News

Steve Hilton

Proposes reopening closed state prisons, reducing early release for good conduct and expanding prison rehabilitation, and says existing laws on theft, drug markets and violent crime should be enforced.

Show the evidence (2)
  • Campaign proposal2026

    Proposes reopening closed state prisons, reducing early release based on good conduct and expanding rehabilitation programs in prisons; CalMatters reports he also wants to loosen restrictions in a state anti-discrimination law that prevent police from stopping people on the street. SourceWho are the 2026 California governor candidates? (opens in a new tab)CalMatters · Sept. 29, 2026 · News

  • Campaign proposalApril 8, 2026

    His campaign website said in April 2026 that the state should enforce the law on homelessness, open-air drug markets, shoplifting, illegal immigration and violent crime, and that as governor he would ensure law enforcement officers are fully supported in enforcing it. SourceSteve Hilton (opens in a new tab)Ballotpedia · Reference

Voting record

Selected recorded roll-call votes on measures tied to this race’s issues, each linked to the official record. Sponsoring a bill is not a vote; sponsorships appear under Track record.

Legislative service

Xavier Becerra

Served one term in the California State Assembly (1990–1992) and 12 terms in the U.S. House of Representatives (1993–2017). The key votes listed are U.S. House roll calls; no official roll-call record from his Assembly term was found.

2 sourcesXavier Becerra (opens in a new tab)Ballotpedia · ReferenceXavier Becerra, 33rd Attorney General (opens in a new tab)California Department of Justice, Office of the Attorney General · April 13, 2021 · Government

Steve Hilton

Has not served in Congress, a state legislature or a city or county council, and has never held elected office, so there is no legislative voting record.

2 sourcesCalifornia governor's race: Meet candidates Xavier Becerra and Steve Hilton (opens in a new tab)KTVU FOX 2 · Oct. 6, 2026 · NewsSteve Hilton (opens in a new tab)Ballotpedia · Reference

Selected votes

Measures only one of the two candidates voted on.

Xavier Becerra

Steve Hilton

No legislative record

Track record

Legislation, executive and legal actions, and results. Documented items are established by official records or independent reporting; a candidate’s claim is the candidate’s own account.

Notable actions

Xavier Becerra

Steve Hilton

In their own words

Short, verbatim quotations on policy, with where and when they were said. Follow the source for the full context.

Statements

Xavier Becerra

Steve Hilton

Who’s on the ballot

No other candidates qualified for the ballot in this race. Write-in candidates are not listed.

  • Xavier BecerraCompared above

    Democratic Party

  • Steve HiltonCompared above

    Republican Party

Checked against the state’s official candidate list. Write-in candidates are not listed. 2 sourcesNovember 3, 2026, General Election - Official Certified List of Candidates (opens in a new tab)California Secretary of State · Aug. 27, 2026 · Election officeGeneral Election - November 3, 2026 :: California Secretary of State (opens in a new tab)California Secretary of State · Election office

Your ballot, polling place and voting rules: California Secretary of State or vote.gov.

Sources

64 sources, last reviewed October 19, 2026. Official records and the candidates’ own materials come first; news reporting fills in context. How we research

  1. CC/ROV Memorandum #24108: Initiative: Failure of 1967, Related to Housing

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  2. Elections in California

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  5. Primary Election, June 2, 2026, Statement of Vote

    California Secretary of State · 2026

    Election office · Reviewed Oct. 19, 2026

  6. Proposed Initiative Enters Circulation (23-0025)

    California Secretary of State · Nov. 14, 2023

    Election office · Reviewed Oct. 19, 2026

  7. Voter-Nominated Offices Information :: California Secretary of State

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    Election office · Reviewed Oct. 19, 2026

  8. Roll Call 165: H.R. 3590, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, On Motion to Concur in Senate Amendments

    Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives · March 21, 2010

    Legislative record · Reviewed Oct. 19, 2026

  9. Roll Call 477: H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act, On Passage

    Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives · June 26, 2009

    Legislative record · Reviewed Oct. 19, 2026

  10. Roll Call 625: H.R. 5281, On Motion to Concur in Senate Amendments #1 and #2, and in #3 With Amendment

    Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives · Dec. 8, 2010

    Legislative record · Reviewed Oct. 19, 2026

  11. H.R. 3590 (ENR), Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act

    U.S. Government Publishing Office (GovInfo) · March 2010

    Legislative record · Reviewed Oct. 19, 2026

  12. Public Law 111-148, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act

    U.S. Government Publishing Office (GovInfo) · March 23, 2010

    Legislative record · Reviewed Oct. 19, 2026

  13. Roll Call Vote 111th Congress - 1st Session, Vote Number 396: On Passage of the Bill H.R. 3590

    U.S. Senate · Dec. 24, 2009

    Legislative record · Reviewed Oct. 19, 2026

  14. Roll Call Vote 111th Congress - 2nd Session, Vote Number 278: On the Cloture Motion H.R. 5281

    U.S. Senate · Dec. 18, 2010

    Legislative record · Reviewed Oct. 19, 2026

  15. Attorney General Becerra Files Lawsuit Against Trump Administration for Failing to Protect Endangered Species in the Sacramento and San Joaquin Rivers

    California Department of Justice, Office of the Attorney General · Feb. 20, 2020

    Government · Reviewed Oct. 19, 2026

  16. Attorney General Becerra Secures Preliminary Injunction in Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration Over Failure to Protect California's Ecosystems

    California Department of Justice, Office of the Attorney General · May 11, 2020

    Government · Reviewed Oct. 19, 2026

  17. Attorney General Becerra: Supreme Court Maintains Constitutional Restraints on Federal Overreach in Declining to Review Appellate Court Holding in USA v. CA

    California Department of Justice, Office of the Attorney General · June 15, 2020

    Government · Reviewed Oct. 19, 2026

  18. Xavier Becerra, 33rd Attorney General

    California Department of Justice, Office of the Attorney General · April 13, 2021

    Government · Reviewed Oct. 19, 2026

  19. California Constitution, Article V, Section 2

    California Legislative Information

    Government · Reviewed Oct. 19, 2026

  20. Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program: Negotiated Prices for Initial Price Applicability Year 2026

    Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · Aug. 15, 2024

    Government · Reviewed Oct. 19, 2026

  21. Unauthorized Alien Students: Issues and "DREAM Act" Legislation (RL33863)

    Congressional Research Service, via EveryCRSReport.com · Jan. 20, 2015

    Government · Reviewed Oct. 19, 2026

  22. Hispanic Americans in Congress: Xavier Becerra (H. Doc. 108-225)

    U.S. Government Publishing Office (GovInfo)

    Government · Reviewed Oct. 19, 2026

  23. Order Denying Motion for Preliminary Injunction and Request for Three-Judge Panel and Dismissing Complaint With Leave to Amend, Hilton v. Weber, No. 8:25-cv-01988

    U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, via All About Redistricting (Loyola Law School) · Nov. 4, 2025

    Court record · Reviewed Oct. 19, 2026

  24. Becerra announces positions on key November ballot measures

    Becerra for Governor 2026 · July 31, 2026

    Campaign · Reviewed Oct. 19, 2026

  25. Health Care - Xavier Becerra

    Becerra for Governor 2026 · Jan. 6, 2026

    Campaign · Reviewed Oct. 19, 2026

  26. Homelessness - Xavier Becerra

    Becerra for Governor 2026 · May 8, 2026

    Campaign · Reviewed Oct. 19, 2026

  27. Housing - Xavier Becerra

    Becerra for Governor 2026 · Jan. 6, 2026

    Campaign · Reviewed Oct. 19, 2026

  28. Power Hour - Xavier Becerra

    Becerra for Governor 2026 · Aug. 16, 2026

    Campaign · Reviewed Oct. 19, 2026

  29. Priorities - Xavier Becerra

    Becerra for Governor 2026 · Jan. 11, 2026

    Campaign · Reviewed Oct. 19, 2026

  30. No State Income Tax on Your First $150,000

    Steve Hilton for Governor

    Campaign · Reviewed Oct. 19, 2026

  31. Steve Hilton for Governor of California

    Steve Hilton for Governor

    Campaign · Reviewed Oct. 19, 2026

  32. Xavier Becerra, Steve Hilton clash over key issues in California gubernatorial debate

    ABC7 Los Angeles · Sept. 30, 2026

    News · Reviewed Oct. 19, 2026

  33. California governor's race: GOP candidate Steve Hilton pitches affordability agenda as he tries to close gap

    ABC7 San Francisco · Sept. 25, 2026

    News · Reviewed Oct. 19, 2026

  34. How would Xavier Becerra and Steve Hilton manage California's most precious resource, water?

    CalMatters · Oct. 10, 2026

    News · Reviewed Oct. 19, 2026

  35. In Becerra and Hilton's only scheduled debate, Trump was the main character

    CalMatters · Sept. 30, 2026

    News · Reviewed Oct. 19, 2026

  36. Who are the 2026 California governor candidates?

    CalMatters · Sept. 29, 2026

    News · Reviewed Oct. 19, 2026

  37. Who is Steve Hilton? Here's how he has rebranded himself multiple times

    CalMatters · July 6, 2026

    News · Reviewed Oct. 19, 2026

  38. How would Xavier Becerra and Steve Hilton manage California's most precious resource, water?

    CalMatters, via Jefferson Public Radio · Oct. 12, 2026

    News · Reviewed Oct. 19, 2026

  39. Fact-checking Becerra and Hilton in the California governor's debate on CNN

    CapRadio · Oct. 1, 2026

    News · Reviewed Oct. 19, 2026

  40. California 2026 governor candidates discuss gas prices, environmental policy

    CBS News California · April 6, 2026

    News · Reviewed Oct. 19, 2026

  41. Becerra and Hilton clash over taxes, AI and immigration during the CNN California governor debate

    CNN · Sept. 30, 2026

    News · Reviewed Oct. 19, 2026

  42. HHS secretary violated federal ethics law by endorsing Democratic senator, report says

    CNN, via KDRV · April 19, 2023

    News · Reviewed Oct. 19, 2026

  43. Report Concludes HHS Secretary Violated the Hatch Act

    FedSmith · April 18, 2023

    News · Reviewed Oct. 19, 2026

  44. The HHS Secretary Violated the Hatch Act, Office of Special Counsel Determines

    Government Executive · April 18, 2023

    News · Reviewed Oct. 19, 2026

  45. In California Governor's Race, Voters Face Stark Choice on Immigrant Healthcare

    KFF Health News · July 6, 2026

    News · Reviewed Oct. 19, 2026

  46. Hilton, Becerra clash over affordability, Trump and Newsom in California governor debate

    KMPH FOX26 · Sept. 30, 2026

    News · Reviewed Oct. 19, 2026

  47. 2026 California Voter Guide for the Governor's Race

    KQED · Sept. 17, 2026

    News · Reviewed Oct. 19, 2026

  48. What AG Xavier Becerra Reveals About a Possible Gov. Becerra

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    News · Reviewed Oct. 19, 2026

  49. California governor's race: Meet candidates Xavier Becerra and Steve Hilton

    KTVU FOX 2 · Oct. 6, 2026

    News · Reviewed Oct. 19, 2026

  50. Judge orders AG to release pre-2019 police misconduct files

    KTVU FOX 2 · May 17, 2019

    News · Reviewed Oct. 19, 2026

  51. U.S. government watchdog: Health chief Becerra violated Hatch Act

    NBC News · April 18, 2023

    News · Reviewed Oct. 19, 2026

  52. DREAM Act Fades, Supporters Ponder Next Move

    NPR · Dec. 9, 2010

    News · Reviewed Oct. 19, 2026

  53. Medicare negotiated drug prices for the first time. Here's what it got

    NPR · Aug. 15, 2024

    News · Reviewed Oct. 19, 2026

  54. Xavier Becerra: A campaign focused on the cost of living and Donald Trump

    Times of San Diego · Oct. 12, 2026

    News · Reviewed Oct. 19, 2026

  55. Hilton v. Weber

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    Reference · Reviewed Oct. 19, 2026

  56. American Clean Energy and Security Act

    Ballotpedia

    Reference · Reviewed Oct. 19, 2026

  57. Article V, California Constitution

    Ballotpedia

    Reference · Reviewed Oct. 19, 2026

  58. Gavin Newsom

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    Reference · Reviewed Oct. 19, 2026

  59. Steve Hilton

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    Reference · Reviewed Oct. 19, 2026

  60. Xavier Becerra

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    Reference · Reviewed Oct. 19, 2026

  61. Sixty-one candidates are running in the top-two primary for governor of California on June 2, 2026

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    Reference · Reviewed Oct. 19, 2026

  62. Xavier Becerra (D) and Steve Hilton (R) to run for governor of California on Nov. 3

    Ballotpedia News · June 24, 2026

    Reference · Reviewed Oct. 19, 2026

  63. Hilton v. Weber (CA)

    The American Redistricting Project · Nov. 4, 2025

    Reference · Reviewed Oct. 19, 2026

  64. Steve Hilton

    Wikipedia

    Reference · Reviewed Oct. 19, 2026

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