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Trump and the high cost of living loom over California governor's race between Becerra and Hilton

Trump and cost-of-living issues shape California governor's race between Becerra and Hilton.

What happened: The California governor's race between Becerra and Hilton is shaped by Trump and the high cost of living. The winner succeeds Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom, who cannot seek a third term but is considering a White House run. Why it matters: Newsom's possible White House run adds a national dimension to the race to replace him in California.
The California governor's race between Becerra and Hilton is shaped by Trump and the high cost of living. The winner succeeds Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom, who cannot seek a third term but is considering a White House run.
Newsom's possible White House run adds a national dimension to the race to replace him in California.
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