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Latest on California governor race as Xavier Becerra, Steve Hilton face off

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CBS News' Kris Van Cleave reports on the California governor race between Democrat Xavier Becerra and Republican Steve Hilton. Voters are also deciding on a ballot measure that would implement what could be the nation's first billionaire tax.
Written by AI on 2026-11-04, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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As of November 3, 2026, Democrat Xavier Becerra and Republican Steve Hilton are competing in California’s gubernatorial race. Voters are also deciding on a ballot measure that would implement the nation's first billionaire tax. CBS News correspondent Kris Van Cleave is providing analysis on this election.

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Democrat Xavier Becerra and Republican Steve Hilton are facing off in California's race for governor as locals also vote on what would become the country's first billionaire tax.
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-11-04
🔮 Democrat Xavier Becerra and Republican Steve Hilton are facing off in California's race for governor as locals also vote on what would become the country's first billionaire tax.
2026-11-04 · CBS News
Latest on California governor race as Xavier Becerra, Steve Hilton face off · assertive framing

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Democrat Xavier Becerra and Republican Steve Hilton are facing off in California's race for governor as locals also vote on what would become the country's first billionaire tax. asserted
what → face → governor
CBS News' Kris Van Cleave breaks it down. asserted
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