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Xavier Becerra

Arcs in the news about Xavier Becerra from the outlets we track, each followed from its first story to its last, with who covered it.

Person · 36 stories · 161 articles · earliest story we hold Apr 22, 2024

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The 2026 California governor race: Xavier Becerra vs. Steve Hilton

16 of 22 stories this year

San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan announces run for California governor · 13 articles, Jan 29California governor debate canceled after criticism from candidates of color, lawmakers · 13 articles, Mar 24How Trump's endorsement of Steve Hilton impacts California governor's race · 34 articles, Apr 6Democrat Betty Yee drops out of race for California governor · 8 articles, Apr 20All 8 candidates for California governor clash in tense debate as Primary Election looms · 18 articles, Apr 27Xavier Becerra and Steve Hilton lead the pack in the race for California governor, new poll shows · 6 articles, May 28California primary election results for key 2026 races including still-undecided match-ups for governor, LA mayor · 22 articles, Jun 1Xavier Becerra, Steve Hilton advance in race for California governor; Both will face off in Nov. election · 51 articles, Jun 2Democrat Xavier Becerra advances to general election in race for California governor · 31 articles, Jun 6Republican Hilton tells Californians they can hate Trump but still vote for him in governor’s race · 13 articles, Jul 22Becerra holds strong lead over Hilton in race for California governor, new poll shows · 12 articles, Aug 7CNN to host California gubernatorial debate ahead of November election · 12 articles, Sep 8Steve Hilton proposes abolishing California DMV, capping registration fees at $73 · 7 articles, Sep 8Steve Hilton vs. Becerra: Latest California Polls With 7 Weeks to Midterm · 2 articles, Sep 17Gubernatorial Candidate Steve Hilton Brings $3 Gas to Goleta for Campaign Stop · 4 articles, Sep 22Xavier Becerra expands lead over Steve Hilton in California governor's race, poll shows · 4 articles, Sep 25

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Everything else2 stories in 2026 not part of any arc, newest first

Stories about Xavier Becerra that are not part of any arc yet

  1. May 14– 15Newsom Ex-Chief of Staff to Plead Guilty in Corruption Case14 articles · 10 independent sources
    1 left, 1 center, 7 right

Stories that name Xavier Becerra

  1. Jul 26– 30California lawsuits escalate fight over Proposition 39 voter ID measure7 articles · 6 independent sources
    0 left, 2 center, 4 right
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