Your guide to the California governor's race: Xavier Becerra vs. Steve Hilton

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Set us as preferred After a primary campaign filled with twists, turns and scandal, the election to determine California’s next governor has narrowed to two candidates: Xavier Becerra, a Democrat and veteran of California politics, and Steve Hilton, a Republican immigrant and ally of President Trump.The two have similar origin stories as the sons of working-class immigrants — both even worked construction jobs to earn money as teenagers — but they have vastly different visions for California’s future.If elected, Becerra promises to solidify many of the state’s liberal policies and its opposition to Trump; Hilton pledges to reverse course by cutting taxes, ending regulations and shrinking state government.The race is open because after two terms at the state’s helm, outgoing Gov.

Gavin Newsom is blocked from running again.He has endorsed Becerra and is considering a run for president in 2028.In a state where Democratic voters outnumber Republicans by nearly a two-to-one margin, Hilton has acknowledged his campaign is an uphill battle.

Since the primary he has focused on reaching out to independent voters and making the case that after 16 years of Democratic control, poverty and wealth inequality in California have only worsened.As the Nov.3 general election nears, both have begun articulating their agendas, courting voters and lobbing attacks at one another.Here’s more about the two candidates, along with their stances on a few top issues.Top job: U.S.

secretary of Health and Human ServicesBiggest splash: As California attorney general, sued the Trump administration roughly 120 times.Particulars: Becerra, 68, lives in Sacramento with his wife, Dr.Carolina Reyes, and they have three adult daughters.

Born in Sacramento, he is the son of Mexican immigrants: His mother was a clerical worker and his father picked ve...