The race for California governor will pit Democrat Xavier Becerra against Republican Steve Hilton. Becerra aims to maintain liberal policies, while Hilton pledges a significant reversal.

The race for California governor in November will be a battle between a Democrat promising to cement the state’s status as a stronghold of liberal policies and a Republican pledging to dramatically reverse course in America’s most populous state. Republican Steve Hilton, a former Fox News commentator backed by President Donald Trump, has won enough votes to advance to the general election, Associated Press determined on Tuesday. He will face Democrat Xavier Becerra, a former state attorney...