The California governor race is set between Republican Steve Hilton and Democrat Xavier Becerra. - Hilton, a former Fox News commentator backed by Trump, promises tax cuts and housing reforms.
- Becerra, a former attorney general and health secretary, emphasizes fighting Trump and addressing affordability. - The winner will succeed Gavin Newsom, tackling cost of living, housing, and homelessness.
- Democrats hold a strong voter registration advantage, but Hilton hopes to capitalize on frustration with one-party rule. The general election in November will determine the state's direction, with both candidates offering starkly different visions.