Gavin Newsom and Kamala Harris finally weigh in on governor’s race — after months-long silence

Politics Gavin Newsom and Kamala Harris finally weigh in on governor’s race — after months-long silence By Zain Khan Published June 10, 2026, 10:00 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The California Post on Google California’s Democratic heavy hitters have finally weighed in on the gubernatorial race after the contest was officially called, setting up a November showdown between Steve Hilton and Xavier Becerra. Gavin Newsom and Kamala Harris both congratulated the Democrat on his victory after he captured around 28% of the counted ballots and defeated fellow Democrat Tom Steyer for a spot in the top two. “Xavier Becerra has the experience and grit California needs. He will stand up to Donald Trump, defend our families, and keep our state moving forward.

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