California governor race pits Republican Hilton against Democrat Becerra

Republican Steve Hilton, a former Fox News presenter backed by Donald Trump, is set to challenge Democrat Xavier Becerra, a a former minister in Joe Biden's administration, for the California governorship in the upcoming mid-term elections. Recent primary results confirmed the matchup for the November vote. California, traditionally a strong Democratic state often referred to as the "Golden State," could potentially see a shift towards the Republican party, a scenario not observed since Arnold Schwarzenegger's tenure ended fifteen years ago. This election presents a significant opportunity for Republicans in a state known as a prominent bastion of the American left.

Sources: Le Monde