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Democrat
Xavier Becerra

Xavier Becerra

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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 18, 2026

Xavier Becerra has moved into the top two in California’s 2026 governor’s race and is now positioned for the November general election against Republican Steve Hilton. Recent reports say he is leading the primary as ballots are still being counted, and his rise was helped by Eric Swalwell’s exit from the race. The coverage also notes that Becerra’s campaign has benefited from a series of political breaks as the field narrowed.

history.house.gov+57
Articles
SRSanta Rosa Press Democrat4 days ago

Skelton: When good fortune strikes, Becerra capitalizes

Positive
TMThe Mercury News7 days ago

California primary election fraud claims debunked

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TMThe Mercury News8 days ago

Skelton: The secret to Xavier Becerra’s success

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NYNew York Post8 days ago

Steve Hilton to advance in California governor's race

Positive

Polls

Polling Average
20%15%10%5%0%
10.5%
17.1%
13.3%
12.4%
11.5%
11.0%
5.1%
Xavier Becerra
X. Becerra
Steve Hilton
S. Hilton
Tom Steyer
T. Steyer
Chad Bianco
C. Bianco
Katie Porter
K. Porter
Eric Swalwell
E. Swalwell
Matt Mahan
M. Mahan
Antonio Villaraigosa
A. Villaraigosa
Date (Start - End)SpreadBecerraHiltonSteyerBiancoPorterSwalwellMahanVillaraigosa
Polling Average
Hilton+6.6
10.5%17.1%13.3%12.4%11.5%11.0%5.1%3.6%
SurveyUSAMay 28 - 31
Steyer+3.0
17.0%20.0%20.0%11.0%7.0%–6.0%4.0%
Emerson CollegeMay 27 - 28
Becerra+5.8
28.4%22.5%22.6%11.8%5.2%–4.9%2.7%
Public Policy PollingMay 27 - 28
Steyer+3.0
18.0%20.0%21.0%14.0%7.0%–7.0%2.0%
McLaughlin & AssociatesMay 26 - 28
Steyer+6.0
19.0%25.0%25.0%10.0%7.0%–6.0%–
Kreate StrategiesMay 27 - 27
Becerra+1.0
27.0%26.0%20.0%9.0%5.0%–4.0%1.0%
David Binder ResearchMay 26 - 27
Hilton+1.0
26.0%27.0%22.0%9.0%8.0%–4.0%–
University of Southern California/California State University Long Beach Center for Urban Politics and Policy/Cal Poly PomonaMay 23 - 26
Becerra+6.0
29.0%23.0%18.0%11.0%8.0%–4.0%3.0%
University of California Berkeley Institute of Governmental StudiesMay 19 - 24
Becerra+4.0
25.0%21.0%19.0%11.0%7.0%–4.0%1.0%
Echelon InsightsMay 18 - 21
Hilton+10.0
15.0%25.0%18.0%12.0%7.0%–7.0%1.0%
Global Strategy GroupMay 18 - 21
Hilton+3.0
19.0%22.0%19.0%12.0%8.0%–8.0%2.0%
Public Policy Institute of CaliforniaMay 14 - 18
Becerra+3.0
23.0%20.0%15.0%13.0%12.0%–7.0%5.0%
EvitarusMay 14 - 16
Hilton+1.0
21.0%22.0%15.0%10.0%7.0%0.0%4.0%1.0%
EvitarusMay 14 - 16
Hilton+0.0
22.0%22.0%15.0%11.0%6.0%–4.0%1.0%
David Binder ResearchMay 5 - 11
Hilton+1.0
22.0%23.0%15.0%13.0%12.0%–7.0%2.0%
Emerson CollegeMay 9 - 10
Becerra+1.4
20.3%17.7%18.9%12.0%13.1%–9.3%5.1%
Kreate StrategiesMay 5 - 9
Hilton+2.0
20.0%22.0%14.0%13.0%9.0%–9.0%1.0%
Mellman GroupMay 3 - 6
Becerra+0.0
20.0%20.0%12.0%14.0%9.0%–10.0%–
Impact ResearchApr 28 - May 3
Becerra+0.0
23.0%23.0%14.0%11.0%9.0%–10.0%1.0%
EvitarusApr 30 - May 2
Hilton+0.0
18.0%18.0%12.0%14.0%8.0%1.0%7.0%2.0%
SurveyUSAApr 28 - May 1
Hilton+10.0
10.0%20.0%18.0%12.0%8.0%–7.0%5.0%
Gudelunas StrategiesApr 23 - 27
Becerra+1.0
24.0%23.0%15.0%13.0%10.0%0.0%6.0%2.0%
YouGovApr 23 - 27
Hilton+3.0
13.0%16.0%15.0%10.0%9.0%–4.0%4.0%
EMC ResearchApr 21 - 26
Becerra+1.0
21.0%20.0%17.0%15.0%8.0%–8.0%3.0%
Independent Voter ProjectApr 14 - 20
Becerra+3.3
23.0%19.7%13.9%16.7%11.4%–4.3%1.0%
Gudelunas StrategiesApr 14 - 18
Hilton+5.0
15.0%20.0%15.0%14.0%13.0%0.0%6.0%3.0%
Kreate StrategiesApr 12 - 18
Hilton+8.0
10.0%18.0%16.0%14.0%8.0%3.0%4.0%1.0%
Kreate StrategiesApr 12 - 18
Hilton+8.0
10.0%18.0%16.0%14.0%10.0%–4.0%1.0%
EvitarusApr 15 - 17
Hilton+3.0
13.0%16.0%13.0%14.0%10.0%1.0%5.0%2.0%
Emerson CollegeApr 14 - 15
Hilton+6.2
10.4%16.6%14.1%14.4%10.3%–5.4%2.5%
SurveyUSAApr 8 - 10
Steyer+17.0
4.0%18.0%21.0%8.0%8.0%9.0%4.0%5.0%
David Binder ResearchApr 1 - 6
Hilton+18.0
4.0%22.0%12.0%13.0%11.0%18.0%5.0%2.0%
Gudelunas StrategiesApr 1 - 6
Hilton+18.0
4.0%22.0%12.0%13.0%11.0%18.0%5.0%2.0%
EvitarusMar 31 - Apr 5
Bianco+10.0
4.0%14.0%11.0%14.0%7.0%12.0%4.0%4.0%
Public Policy Institute of CaliforniaMar 26 - Apr 3
Swalwell+13.0
5.0%17.0%14.0%14.0%10.0%18.0%5.0%5.0%
Kreate StrategiesMar 23 - 29
Hilton+17.0
2.0%19.0%13.0%10.0%8.0%13.0%4.0%2.0%
Echelon InsightsMar 12 - 17
Hilton+17.0
3.0%20.0%13.0%14.0%10.0%15.0%4.0%3.0%
EvitarusMar 12 - 17
Hilton+13.0
3.0%16.0%10.0%14.0%10.0%10.0%3.0%3.0%
University of California Berkeley Institute of Governmental StudiesMar 9 - 15
Hilton+12.0
5.0%17.0%10.0%16.0%13.0%13.0%4.0%4.0%
Emerson CollegeMar 7 - 9
Swalwell+14.3
3.0%13.3%10.9%11.4%8.4%17.3%3.2%3.2%
University of California Berkeley Jack Citrin Center for Public Opinion Research/TrueDotFeb 25 - Mar 3
Hilton+14.0
5.0%19.0%13.0%11.0%11.0%11.0%3.0%4.0%
Global Strategy GroupFeb 27 - Mar 2
Hilton+15.0
5.0%20.0%16.0%15.0%13.0%11.0%3.0%2.0%
Independent Voter ProjectFeb 13 - 20
Bianco+19.9
3.4%14.9%8.0%23.3%12.4%17.9%2.1%2.8%
Emerson CollegeFeb 13 - 14
Hilton+13.6
3.5%17.1%8.8%13.5%9.8%14.1%3.4%2.8%
Public Policy Institute of CaliforniaFeb 3 - 11
Hilton+9.0
5.0%14.0%10.0%12.0%13.0%11.0%3.0%5.0%
Tavern ResearchFeb 2 - 5
Bianco+14.0
6.0%12.0%9.0%20.0%9.0%10.0%2.0%3.0%
EMC ResearchJan 29 - Feb 4
Bianco+15.0
6.0%17.0%9.0%21.0%12.0%18.0%5.0%3.0%
Global Strategy GroupJan 29 - Feb 3
Bianco+14.0
4.0%18.0%10.0%18.0%12.0%14.0%3.0%3.0%
J. Wallin Opinion ResearchJan 29 - Feb 1
Hilton+8.0
6.0%14.0%12.0%11.0%8.0%9.0%4.0%7.0%
Tulchin ResearchJan 22 - 28
Hilton+10.0
5.0%15.0%10.0%15.0%13.0%14.0%–7.0%
Public Policy PollingJan 20 - 21
Bianco+12.0
6.0%17.0%8.0%18.0%14.0%11.0%5.0%2.0%
David Binder ResearchJan 17 - 20
Bianco+12.0
5.0%14.0%8.0%17.0%11.0%11.0%–3.0%
FM3 ResearchNov 30 - Dec 7
Hilton+15.0
3.0%18.0%6.0%17.0%13.0%17.0%–3.0%
Emerson CollegeDec 1 - 2
Bianco+9.8
3.5%11.5%4.3%13.3%11.0%11.5%–5.0%
Public Policy Institute of CaliforniaNov 13 - 19
Porter+7.0
14.0%14.0%–10.0%21.0%––8.0%
Tavern ResearchOct 27 - 30
Bianco+7.0
9.0%12.0%–16.0%15.0%––5.0%
University of California Berkeley Institute of Governmental StudiesOct 20 - 27
Bianco+5.0
8.0%8.0%1.0%13.0%11.0%––5.0%
University of California Berkeley Institute of Governmental StudiesOct 20 - 27
Bianco+8.0
5.0%8.0%1.0%13.0%9.0%––3.0%
EMC ResearchOct 22 - 26
Hilton+11.0
9.0%20.0%3.0%14.0%16.0%11.0%–5.0%
Bold DecisionOct 16 - 21
Bianco+6.0
8.0%13.0%7.0%14.0%12.0%––7.0%
Bold DecisionOct 16 - 21
Hilton+9.0
5.0%14.0%–14.0%14.0%––6.0%
Bold DecisionOct 16 - 21
Hilton+7.0
9.0%16.0%–13.0%14.0%––11.0%
Emerson CollegeOct 20 - 21
Hilton+10.7
5.0%15.7%–10.7%14.7%––5.2%
Emerson CollegeSep 15 - 16
Porter+12.1
3.4%9.8%–7.5%15.5%––3.9%
Emerson CollegeSep 15 - 16
Porter+11.0
4.8%9.9%–7.9%15.8%––3.8%
John Zogby StrategiesSep 7 - 9
Porter+15.4
9.4%14.1%–10.9%24.8%––11.1%
University of California Berkeley Institute of Governmental StudiesAug 11 - 17
Porter+8.0
9.0%6.0%–10.0%17.0%––4.0%
University of California Berkeley Jack Citrin Center for Public Opinion Research/Possibility Lab/TrueDotJul 31 - Aug 12
Porter+12.0
9.0%10.0%–15.0%21.0%––9.0%
Emerson CollegeAug 4 - 5
Porter+14.9
2.7%11.8%–7.1%17.6%––4.6%
University of California Irvine School of Social Ecology/TruedotMay 29 - Jun 4
Porter+4.0
2.0%––4.0%6.0%––4.0%
Emerson CollegeApr 12 - 14
Porter+9.4
3.0%––4.3%12.4%––4.9%
Emerson CollegeApr 12 - 14
Porter+5.9
1.8%––4.2%7.7%––1.9%
Capitol WeeklyFeb 3 - 7
Porter+21.0
5.0%–––26.0%––3.0%
Capitol WeeklyFeb 3 - 7
Porter+12.0
4.0%–––16.0%––2.0%
Breakthrough CampaignsNov 22 - 26
Porter+18.0
6.0%––14.0%24.0%––3.0%
Breakthrough CampaignsNov 22 - 26
Porter+19.0
2.0%––6.0%21.0%––3.0%
University of California Berkeley Institute of Governmental StudiesOct 22 - 29
Porter+7.0
3.0%3.0%–8.0%10.0%––4.0%
University of Southern California/California State University Long Beach Center for Urban Politics and Policy/Cal Poly PomonaSep 12 - 25
Porter+11.1
2.9%4.0%–4.7%14.0%––2.6%

Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne

Fundraising

Latest report: Cycle 2026
Total raisedCash on hand
$1.4M
$1.1M
$723.2K
$361.6K
$0

2022

2024

2026

Latest
Year
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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