Xavier Becerra leads in California's governor primary, likely facing Steve Hilton in November. Early returns show Becerra ahead of Tom Steyer despite $200 million in attack ads.
- Becerra leads Steyer 21% to 15% in early returns - Hilton's association with Trump gives Becerra advantage in November - Becerra would be California's only Latino governor in modern era - Steyer spent over $200 million on attack ads but failed to close gap Becerra's path to the general election appears clear, with Hilton as the likely opponent.