CBS News projects that Democratic former U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra has advanced in the primary for the 2026 California governor's race. A second candidate in the race has not yet been projected to advance.

Incumbent Mayor Karen Bass (D), who was listed as an independent in some early vote tallies, held an early lead as of 11:30 p.m. EDT.

Xavier Becerra and Steve Hilton were out to an early lead in the race for California governor, while Tom Steyer urged supporters to be patient.

El exsecretario de Salud de Biden, Xavier Becerra, se perfila como el ganador de las primarias para la gobernación de California (EE.UU.).

Steve Hilton and Xavier Becerra lead California's governor primary, each with 26% of the vote in early results.

Early results show Steve Hilton, Xavier Becerra and Tom Steyer emerging in front, with many ballots to be counted

Steve Hilton, Xavier Becerra and Tom Steyer have emerged as the leading contenders to advance to November's general election, according to polling data.

Republican television commentator Steve Hilton and Democratic cabinet secretary Xavier Becerra have taken an early lead in California’s open primary race for governor, positioning…

California could have its first Republican governor since Arnold Schwarzenegger ended his two terms in 2011.

As preliminary results emerged Tuesday night, Steve Hilton, Xavier Becerra and Tom Steyer pulled ahead of a crowded field competing to succeed Gavin Newsom, who is barred from…

The race to replace term-limited Governor Gavin Newsom attracted an unusually large field of 61 candidates.

It will still take some time to determine the winners of the crowded gubernatorial primaries in California. With over half of the votes counted, the elections are still considered…

Democrat Xavier Becerra and Republican Steve Hilton appear on track to win the top-two primary, overcoming Tom Steyer’s wealth.

Democrat Xavier Becerra and Republican Steve Hilton appear likely to advance to November’s general election.

Republican Steve Hilton and Democrat Xavier Becerra are leading a crowded field in California's primary for governor with millions of votes to count.

Former Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra has clinched the top spot on California's ballot for governor. With millions of ballots still to be counted, his November…

Xavier Becerra (D), former HHS Secretary, leads in Calif. governor race projections by Decision Desk HQ.

Democrat Xavier Becerra has advanced to the general election for California governor after pitching himself as an experienced choice to lead the nation’s most populous state.

Former Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra, a Democrat, will advance to the November election in California’s governor’s race, CNN’s Decision Desk projects. It’s…

NBC News projects that the former Biden Cabinet official will emerge from the all-party primary, while his November opponent has yet to be determined.

Former Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra, a Democrat, will advance to the general election in California’s governor’s race, CNN’s Decision Desk projects. It’s not…