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Xavier Becerra and Steve Hilton face off in California governor's race Tuesday

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The New York Post, ABC News and NewsNation report that Republican Steve Hilton and Democrat Xavier Becerra face off Tuesday in the California governor's race to succeed term-limited Gavin Newsom. NewsNation reports that Trump endorsed Hilton in April. The Associated Press report carried by ABC News says Trump and the cost of living are on the ballot, and that Democrats make up about 45% of registered voters, against 25% for Republicans. The Post reports high early turnout statewide. The Justice Department has sued the state, alleging up to 20,000 noncitizens could be registered to vote.

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  1. Republican Steve Hilton and Democrat Xavier Becerra face off Tuesday in the California governor's race to succeed term-limited Gavin Newsom.

    Reported byLeft1Center1Right1See the outletsHide the outlets
    Left
    ABC News
    Center
    NewsNation
    Right
    New York Post

  2. Trump endorsed Hilton in April, in a Truth Social post.

    One outletNewsNation· Center

  3. Data shows high early voter turnout statewide.

    One outletNew York Post· Right

  4. Democrats make up about 45% of registered voters in California, compared with 25% for Republicans.

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    Left
    ABC News
    Center
    NewsNation

  5. The Justice Department has sued California, alleging up to 20,000 noncitizens could be registered to vote.

    One outletABC News· Left

How each side tells it

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All three outlets report that Republican Steve Hilton and Democrat Xavier Becerra face off Tuesday to succeed Gavin Newsom. The main difference is emphasis: the left-side AP report centers Trump and cost of living, the center stresses Trump's endorsement of Hilton, and the right-side Post stresses early turnout.

  • the left

    1 outlet

    The AP report carried by ABC News frames the race around Trump and California's cost of living, asking whether they will decide the vote.

    Trump and affordability loom over California governor's race between Becerra and Hilton
    ABC NewsLeftAll left-leaning headlines

  • the center

    1 outlet

    NewsNation's headline leads with Trump's endorsement of Hilton and presents the race as a contest between two named candidates.

    Trump-endorsed Steve Hilton faces Xavier Becerra in California governor race
    NewsNationCenterAll center headlines

  • the right

    1 outlet

    The New York Post headline stresses the final campaign push and high early voter turnout, presenting the vote as a turnout story.

    Xavier Becerra, Steve Hilton make final push as California early voters show up in force for midterm election
    New York PostRightAll right-leaning headlines

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From the left

1 outlet

Leads with

  • Trump's role on the ballot
  • Cost of living
  • Becerra's pledge to counter Trump

Leaves out

  • Trump's April endorsement of Hilton
  • High early turnout figures

Reported by other sides, not found in this side’s coverage.

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  • ABC NewsLeftAssociated Press report

    Trump and affordability loom over California governor's race between Becerra and Hilton

    President Donald Trump, California’s notoriously high cost of living and political experience are on the ballot as voters decide between Democrat Xavier Becerra and Republican Steve Hilton in the governor's race

    Read at ABC News (opens in a new tab)

From the center

1 outlet

Leads with

  • Trump's endorsement of Hilton
  • Hilton's affordability message
  • Becerra's health care record
  • Newsom's term limits

Leaves out

  • High early turnout statistics
  • Mail voting underway

Reported by other sides, not found in this side’s coverage.

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  • NewsNationCenter

    Trump-endorsed Steve Hilton faces Xavier Becerra in California governor race

    (NewsNation) — Republican Steve Hilton, with an endorsement from President Donald Trump, faces Democrat Xavier Becerra in the California governor general election, as Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom is unable to run for reelection due to term limits. Hilton, a former U.K. …

    Read at NewsNation (opens in a new tab)

From the right

1 outlet

Leads with

  • Early voter turnout
  • Candidates' final campaign stops
  • Becerra's Los Angeles appearances

Leaves out

  • Trump's endorsement of Hilton
  • Democratic registration advantage

Reported by other sides, not found in this side’s coverage.

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  • New York PostRight

    Xavier Becerra, Steve Hilton make final push as California early voters show up in force for midterm election

    California governor candidates Steve Hilton and Xavier Becerra made the rounds in the Los Angeles area Monday as voters prepare to render their final verdicts in the Tuesday midterm election. Data shows high early turnout as voters statewide weigh in on Gov. …

    Read at New York Post (opens in a new tab)

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Who reported it when

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  • Left

    6 hr 7 min later

    Its first report, Nov 3, 1:50 AM EST

  • Center

    10 hr 16 min later

    Its first report, Nov 3, 6:00 AM EST

  • Right

    First to report

    New York Post, Nov 2, 7:43 PM EST

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  1. New York PostRightNov 2, 7:43 PM EST
  2. ABC NewsLeftNov 3, 1:50 AM EST
  3. NewsNationCenterNov 3, 6:00 AM EST

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