JUST IN: Democrat Xavier Becerra Advances in California Governor’s Primary Race as Mail-in Ballots Flood In Two Days After Polls Close Democrat Xavier Becerra, former Health and Human Services Secretary for Biden, is advancing in the California governor’s primary race, with mail-in ballots received after election night favoring his campaign. Republican Steve Hilton initially held a lead shortly after polls closed, but Becerra is projected to be one of the top two candidates. President Trump has publicly stated that Democrats are rigging the California election and do not want cheating.

• Democrat Xavier Becerra is advancing in the California governor’s primary race.
• Mail-in ballots received days after the polls closed have favored Becerra.
• Republican Steve Hilton initially held a lead but Becerra is projected to advance.
• President Trump has accused Democrats of rigging the California election.
• Governor Gavin Newsom previously mentioned a plan to prevent a Republican governor from being elected.