Democratic former U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra advances to the general election in California’s governor’s race, multiple outlets report. He is seeking to succeed Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom. Several sources describe Becerra’s campaign as emphasizing his experience in state and national government as he secured a spot on the November ballot. CBS News and other coverage note that the identity of Becerra’s general-election opponent was not yet finalized as ballots were still being counted and a runoff challenger had not been projected. The Associated Press also projected Becerra’s advancement. Other reporting highlights how Becerra’s campaign gained momentum after a difficult start, framing the result as a significant shift in the race. Coverage also points to competing candidates for the second general-election spot, including reports that Steve Hilton and Tom Steyer are among those seeking to join him on the ballot, though the specific opponent remained unclear at the time of the projections. If Becerra wins in November, some outlets note he would be the first Latino governor in California since the late 19th century.