Winner of California Governor’s Race Announced

The result comes as a major relief for California Democrats, who had worried that multiple candidates splitting the vote could potentially allow two Republicans to advance under the state’s top-two primary system.

Instead, Becerra’s advancement ensures Democrats will have a nominee on the November ballot.

“I’m so humbled and honored to be moving on to the general election to become your next governor,” Becerra said in a video posted to X. “Let’s go win this thing.”

While Becerra’s spot is secure, the race for the second position remains unresolved.