Xavier Becerra wins California race for governor with vows to resist Trump’s agenda

What happened: Xavier Becerra, Democratic former health and human services secretary, was elected governor of California, defeating Republican Steve Hilton, who was endorsed by Donald Trump. Key numbers: Becerra is 68. He is the first Latino governor of California since 1875. More than 40% of state residents are Latino. Why it matters: Becerra vowed to resist Trump's agenda for the final two years of his presidency. The win is a milestone in a state where nearly one in two children has an immigrant parent.

Xavier Becerra, Democratic former health and human services secretary, was elected governor of California, defeating Republican Steve Hilton, who was endorsed by Donald Trump.

Becerra vowed to resist Trump's agenda for the final two years of his presidency. The win is a milestone in a state where nearly one in two children has an immigrant parent.