Winner of California Governor’s Race Announced

The first-place finisher in the race to succeed Gavin Newsom as California governor has been announced.

Former Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra has officially secured a place in California’s November gubernatorial election, guaranteeing that Democrats will not be shut out of the race despite a crowded field of candidates.

CNN’s Decision Desk projected Friday that Becerra would advance to the general election after building an insurmountable lead over several rivals competing for one of the top two spots.