CALIFORNIA — November 3, 2026. ABC10 political reporter Jenny Hu reported from West Sacramento as Democratic gubernatorial candidate Xavier Becerra’s campaign prepared for its Election Night gathering. The broadcast also replayed remarks Becerra made after voting in person earlier in the day. His Republican opponent, Steve Hilton, was campaigning in Southern California. The report aired before the final statewide vote count was known.
Why West Sacramento?
ABC10 connected the location to Becerra’s Sacramento roots and to the historical significance of his candidacy. The event venue was in West Sacramento, Yolo County, across the river from California’s capital. At the time of the live report, the campaign had not announced precisely when Becerra would address supporters, and the station said a possible appearance by Gov. Gavin Newsom was unconfirmed.
Becerra speaks after voting
ABC10 aired footage of Becerra speaking with reporters alongside his wife after casting a ballot earlier Tuesday. He said his motivation was public service and making a difference, rather than simply becoming part of history. The video includes his comments after voting; it is not a recording of his secret ballot choices.
Proposition 39 and redistricting
Jenny Hu reported that Becerra had spent part of the closing weeks campaigning with other Democrats and speaking against Proposition 39, the voter identification measure. She also referenced Proposition 50 and redistricting politics. The segment did not supply a complete legal explanation of those measures; readers should consult the official California voter information guide for their actual ballot language and effects.
What the broadcast says about the race
The reporter described Becerra’s rise from a crowded June primary and discussed polling that had placed him ahead of Hilton. These are descriptions of the campaign and pre-election surveys, not an official result or a prediction by California58. Election officials will count valid ballots and certify the final outcome through the statutory process.
Watch ABC10’s report
ABC10 video: Jenny Hu reports from the Becerra Election Night gathering. California58 credits the originating broadcaster. This article focuses on the statewide election and Becerra’s public remarks; a separate local report already covers the West Sacramento watch-party preparations.
Reporting note: Names and locations have been corrected from automatic-caption errors in the supplied transcript. No unconfirmed appearance by Gov. Newsom is presented as fact.
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