The state's chief executive. Runs most state departments and agencies, appoints judges, signs or vetoes bills, sends the Legislature a budget each year, and directs state help in emergencies. A term is four years. source: sos.ca.gov (Official Voter Information Guide)
The two candidates are the top two vote-getters from the June 2 primary.
Xavier BecerraDemocraticVoting Rights Attorney (ballot designation)
Steve HiltonRepublicanSmall Business Owner (ballot designation)