California Governor winner?
5dXavier Becerra’s California governor contract rose to 90% on the latest count update, reinforcing him as the clear favorite while the remaining uncertainty shifts to who completes the November matchup.
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California Governor winner?
$46.7M
NOV 4, 2026
General Election
Voters choose the office holder.
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.
Latest Insights
California Governor winner?
5dXavier Becerra's odds are up 13.0 points and are now at 86% in "California Governor winner?"
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California Governor winner?
7dXavier Becerra’s California governor contract jumped to 84% as AP and CBS projected he advanced, and the move leaves him a much firmer favorite than Steve Hilton or Tom Steyer.
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News
AINews Summary
Last updatedJun 13, 2026
Xavier Becerra has advanced to the November general election in California’s governor race after finishing at or near the top of the state’s crowded top-two primary. Recent vote counts put him around 28% of the vote, with ballots still being counted and the final margin still settling. He is now set to face Republican Steve Hilton after Tom Steyer fell short despite heavy spending.
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Articles
HHuffPost1 day ago
Wealthy Self-Funding Candidates Fell Short In 2 California Primaries
Neutral
TMThe Mercury News2 days ago
California primary election fraud claims debunked
Positive
NYNew York Post2 days ago
Trump reveals role in Steve Hilton advancing in California governor's race
Neutral
NYNew York Magazine2 days ago
Hilton’s California Primary Success Is Really a Becerra Win
Positive
Polls
Polling Average
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47.3%
33%
26%
22%
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
New updates coming soon
We're monitoring and will update when new data impacts the race.
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