# Xavier Becerra Declared Winner of California Governor’s Race

Xavier Becerra has been declared the winner of California’s governor race, according to Variety. The result makes him the state’s next governor and carries wide implications for California policy and national politics.

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- [Variety](https://variety.com/2026/politics/news/xavier-becerra-wins-california-governors-race-1236938620/) — Wed, 04 Nov 2026 04:03:44 +0000