The Economic Times

Meet Xavier Becerra, who becomes California's first Latino governor in over a century, defeats Trump-backed Steve Hilton; know about his political journey and what lies ahead

Xavier Becerra was born in Sacramento, California. His father was born in Sacramento and raised in Mexico, while his mother was born in Mexico. He attended Stanford University, where he earned an undergraduate degree and later a law degree. His political journey started in California. In 1992, he was elected to the US House of Representatives.