California governor's race thrown wide open as 'afterthought' candidate surges past ex-Fox News host to become frontrunner after extraordinary come-from-behind turnaround
In California's nonpartisan primary system, all candidates appear on the same ballot regardless of party, and the two candidates who receive the most votes clinch a spot in the election.
California Governor Race Heats Up
- Democrat Xavier Becerra wins the top spot in November's race for California governor NPR —
- Democrat Xavier Becerra advances to general election in California governor's race, AP projects ABC7 Los Angeles —
- Becerra advances to November, moves closer to becoming California's first elected Latino governor Los Angeles Times —
- Biden cabinet secretary advances in California governor race BBC News —
- Democrat Xavier Becerra advances to general election in California governor's race 📹 NBC News — · 37sec