Xavier Becerra California Governor Runoff Heats Up as Last-Minute Endorsements Swing Voter Sentiment in Tight Race
A new poll shows Xavier Becerra locked in a sudden California governor runoff with a surprise independent contender, but viral claims that he secretly lost early ballots are completely false. Official election data confirms no votes have been counted yet, despite social media posts alleging a fabricated "leaked tally." The real story is a surge of last-minute endorsements from key labor unions and environmental groups, which has energized his base but also sparked misleading rumors about backroom deals. Fact-checkers have debunked the fake ballot story, clarifying that the runoff remains competitive and untampered.