Californians voted Democrat in many major races across the state, as part of the nationwide “blue tsunami.” Xavier Becerra will be the next governor, and progressive candidate Nithya Raman defeated incumbent Karen Bass to become mayor of Los Angeles. KQED’s Marisa Lagos and LAist’s Frank Stoltze join Imperfect Paradise to break down the major races and what they mean for the future of California.

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