Former Democratic Health Secretary Xavier Becerra remains the clear favorite to win California ’s governorship after the final primary debate on May 14, with prediction markets giving him roughly a 49-51 percent chance ahead of billionaire Democratic candidate Tom Steyer at around 32-35 percent. Seven leading candidates clashed in San Francisco on Thursday in a bruising final debate marked by sustained attacks on Becerra’s record, sharp exchanges over ethics and affordability, and last-ditch