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California Governor primary: 1st place
$1.0M
JUN 2, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleFormer Attorney General
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
Age68 years old (Jan 26, 1958)
GenderMale
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BackgroundAttorney
EducationStanford University — BA (Economics)
Notable personal detailsXavier Becerra is an American attorney and Democratic politician who served as the 25th U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services (2021–2025) and as California Attorney General (2017–2021). He represented Los Angeles-area districts in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1993 to 2017 and previously served in the California State Assembly (1990–1992). He earned a BA in economics and a JD from Stanford University.
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Positions
LiberalConservative
Healthcare
Has a long record of supporting expanded public coverage (including past endorsements of Medicare for All) but in office and in recent statements has emphasized defending and strengthening the Affordable Care Act and pursuing pragmatic expansions such as a public option and broader access to coverage.
Immigration & Border
Supports protecting immigrants and California’s sanctuary policies, opposes state cooperation with federal immigration enforcement beyond notifying ICE for certain incarcerated individuals, and favors measures to limit ICE overreach and document enforcement actions. Emphasizes humanitarian access to services such as health care for immigrants and policing federal immigration agents’ conduct.
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Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Xavier Becerra supports broad access to abortion and has directed federal efforts to protect and expand access to medication abortion, patient and provider privacy, and family planning services. He has criticized the overturning of Roe v. Wade and instructed HHS to use legally available authority to preserve reproductive-care access. His campaign positions emphasize protecting rights and freedoms for Californians, consistent with his record defending reproductive rights in public office.
Climate & Energy
Supports accelerating California’s transition to clean energy, expanding electric-vehicle adoption and charging infrastructure, and using state policy and revenue tools to make low-emission vehicles and clean energy affordable for families. Has defended California’s emissions and vehicle standards in official roles and emphasizes holding wealthy corporations and billionaires to pay their fair share to fund climate resilience and equity.
Public Safety & Guns
Supports California’s strong gun-safety framework, including expanded background checks and tools like gun violence restraining orders, while also backing investments in local law enforcement. As Attorney General he defended and promoted state gun-safety measures and urged federal action on ammunition background checks and other restrictions. His campaign platform emphasizes keeping communities safe through enforcement and prevention measures rather than wholesale loosening of gun laws.
News
AINews Summary
Last updatedJun 1, 2026
Xavier Becerra is in the news because he is a leading candidate in California’s crowded gubernatorial primary, with recent polls putting him near the top of the field and one showing him ahead. The race remains tight, with Tom Steyer and Steve Hilton also in contention and the top-two primary system still leaving the final runoff picture uncertain. In the final stretch, Becerra has been campaigning on his public service record, while opponents have attacked his record on migrant children.
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Articles
NYNew York Post11 hours ago
Controversial California governor candidate pulls ahead in key region
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NNewsmax11 hours ago
Steve Hilton: Becerra Pushed Migrant Kids 'Into Arms of Sex Traffickers'
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KKABC-TV13 hours ago
New poll shows Steyer edging Hilton in CA governor's race as battle for 2nd tightens
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TMThe Mercury News1 day ago
Latest line: A good week for Xavier Becerra, a bad week for Shannon O’Connor
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Polls
California Governor primary: 1st place
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Total raisedCash on hand
$1.4M
$1.1M
$723.2K
$361.6K
$0
2022
2024
2026
LatestYear
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate
Cycle 2022
$28.5K
$1.4M
$46.4K
$1.9K
Cycle 2024
$88.8K
$1.4M
$53.6K
$2.2K
Cycle 2026
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$69.0K
$1.3M
$85.9K
Source: FEC
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