Winner of California Governor’s Race Announced

His departure created an opening that Becerra successfully exploited.

The former congressman, California attorney general, and Biden administration cabinet secretary centered his campaign on experience and government leadership.

Becerra argued throughout the race that California’s challenges required a leader with a proven record managing complex crises.

At the same time, opponents repeatedly targeted that record.

Critics attacked Becerra’s handling of issues ranging from the child migrant crisis to the federal government’s response to the mpox outbreak.