NPR • June 6, 2026 00:42

Democrat Xavier Becerra wins the top spot in November's race for California governor

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Former Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra has clinched the top spot on California's ballot for governor. With millions of ballots still to be counted, his November challenger is unknown.

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Democrats and Republicans think control of Congress runs through Iowa

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With competitive midterm elections, Iowa Democrats say they're not in disarray

Wed 02:14 - Washington Examiner

Miller-Meeks advances in race for one of the most competitive House seats

Wed 03:37 - NPR

Iowa voters pick their nominees for competitive general elections

Thu 16:45 - The Hill

South Carolina draws attention with competitive GOP primary for governor

Fri 01:32 - The Hill

Becerra advances in California governor’s race

Sat 00:08 - Washington Examiner

Becerra advances in California gubernatorial primary, with Hilton and Steyer locked in battle for second spot

Sat 00:08 - Fox News

Former HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra advances to California governor general election, AP projects

Sat 00:42 - NPR

Democrat Xavier Becerra wins the top spot in November's race for California governor

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Fox News

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00:08

Former HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra advances to California governor general election, AP projects

The Associated Press projected former HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra will advance to California's general election for governor after calling the race Friday.

NPR

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03:37

Iowa voters pick their nominees for competitive general elections

Democratic state Rep. Josh Turek will face Republican U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson in the Senate race. For governor, Democrat state Auditor Rob Sand and Republican businessman Zach Lahn move on …

19:50

With competitive midterm elections, Iowa Democrats say they're not in disarray

Iowa Democrats will decide their nominee for a competitive U.S. Senate race Tuesday. The state also has surprisingly competitive elections for U.S. House and the governor's office in November.

11:00

Democrats and Republicans think control of Congress runs through Iowa

Iowa is no stranger to political attention in presidential elections, but surprisingly competitive midterm contests highlight the state's importance for both parties as it holds its primary Tuesday.

The Hill

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Becerra advances in California governor’s race

Former Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra (D) on Thursday advanced to November's general election in the race to become California's next governor, Decision Desk HQ projects. Trump-backed …

16:45

South Carolina draws attention with competitive GOP primary for governor

ATLANTA — The Republican primary for governor in South Carolina has emerged as a closely watched contest to succeed term-limited Gov. Henry McMaster (R). The open race in the reliably …

Washington Examiner

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Becerra advances in California gubernatorial primary, with Hilton and Steyer locked in battle for second spot

LOS ANGELES — Xavier Becerra, former President Joe Biden’s health and human services secretary, advanced to November’s general election in California’s gubernatorial race on Friday. With roughly 66% of the …

02:14

Miller-Meeks advances in race for one of the most competitive House seats

Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-IA) is headed to the general election to once again face former Democratic state Rep. Christina Bohannan in one of the country’s most competitive races. Miller-Meeks beat advertising executive David Pautsch …