Xavier Becerra Faces Narrow Deficit in California Governor Runoff as Final Ballots Are Counted
SACRAMENTO, June 5 – With 97 percent of precincts reporting, California Attorney General Xavier Becerra trails his opponent by a margin of 52,000 votes in the closely watched gubernatorial runoff election, officials confirmed. The race, which has drawn national attention, remains uncalled as counties process remaining mail-in and provisional ballots. Becerra, who resigned as U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services to enter the contest, campaigned on universal healthcare expansion and climate resilience. The final outcome is expected within 72 hours, pending verification in Los Angeles and Alameda counties.