Political Breakdown
California's Election Night Breakdown
California Governor Elect Xavier Becerra shakes hands after addressing supporters and the press as results come in on election night at Drake's: The Barn in Sacramento on November 3, 2026. (Carlos Avila Gonzalez/San Francisco Chronicle via Getty Images)
Democrat Xavier Becerra will be the next governor, the billionaire tax and voter ID measures are headed for defeat and nationally Democrats appear to have pulled off more of a blue tsunami than wave. Marisa, Scott and Guy break down early results for the statewide propositions and offices, competitive congressional races and local legislative races.
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