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

by Alejandro Maciel • Times of San Diego Oct. 12, 2026, 10:32 a.m.Oct. 12, 2026, 10:32 a.m.

Xavier Becerra’s campaign for governor focuses on housing, immigration, gas prices and the impact of Donald Trump’s policies on California.

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Opinion: Hilton blames Dems; Becerra blames Trump in governor debate

by Dan Walters • CalMatters Columnist Oct. 1, 2026, 2:00 p.m.Oct. 12, 2026, 1:39 p.m.

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What will California’s next governor do about healthcare? Here are Becerra and Hilton’s plans

by Ana B. Ibarra • CalMatters Sept. 30, 2026, 8:00 a.m.Oct. 5, 2026, 1:18 p.m.

Xavier Becerra

‘It’s Triage’: California’s next governor will face destabilizing surge in uninsured

by Christine Mai-Duc • KFF Health News Sept. 12, 2026, 8:00 a.m.Sept. 12, 2026, 9:45 a.m.

Republican gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton on election night in Huntington Beach on June 2, 2026. (Photo by Jules Hotz/CalMatters)

Who is Steve Hilton? Here’s how he has rebranded himself multiple times

by Jeanne Kuang • CalMatters July 6, 2026, 9:30 a.m.July 6, 2026, 8:50 a.m.

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It’s official: Becerra, Hilton will face off in November in race for California governor

by Manuela Silva • NOTUS June 10, 2026, 11:32 a.m.June 10, 2026, 11:32 a.m.

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The top-two primary was supposed to change California politics. Did it flop?

by Ben Christopher and Jeanne Kuang • CalMatters June 5, 2026, 2:40 p.m.June 5, 2026, 2:40 p.m.

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Hilton, Becerra take lead, with Steyer in third, in California’s hot race for governor

by Associated Press June 3, 2026, 12:35 a.m.June 3, 2026, 8:39 a.m.

Steve Hilton and Chad Bianco

Republican Steve Hilton promises ‘real change’ in California governor’s race

by Alejandro Maciel • Times of San Diego May 29, 2026, 11:15 a.m.May 29, 2026, 11:29 a.m.

Steve Hilton and Xavier Becerra

Opinion: California’s next governor discernible as Becerra, Hilton pull ahead

by Dan Walters • CalMatters Columnist May 29, 2026, 10:00 a.m.May 28, 2026, 1:25 p.m.

A political debate stage with six podiums and a California-themed backdrop with a few of the dozens of gubernatorial candidates running in 2026.

Opinion: Which GOP governor candidate has the best chance? Neither one.

by Barry Jantz May 22, 2026, 10:00 a.m.May 21, 2026, 3:26 p.m.

Steve Hilton and Chad Bianco

Trump wanted California Republicans to back Steve Hilton — but they didn’t listen

by Maya C. Miller • CalMatters April 13, 2026, 8:25 a.m.April 13, 2026, 8:25 a.m.

State GOP convention ends without endorsement in gubernatorial race

by City News Service April 12, 2026, 4:00 p.m.April 12, 2026, 2:55 p.m.

Steve Hilton and Chad Bianco

Opinion: Trump governor endorsement helps keep California under Democrats

by Dan Walters • CalMatters Columnist April 8, 2026, 10:00 a.m.April 7, 2026, 11:43 a.m.