Polling Average
60%50%40%30%20%10%0%
51.3%
33.8%
26%
22%
California Governor winner?
$48.5M
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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LocationCalifornia
BackgroundAttorney
EducationStanford University — B.A., Economics (1980)
Notable personal detailsXavier Becerra is an American attorney and politician who served as the 25th U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services (2021–2025) after serving as California Attorney General (2017–2021). He represented Los Angeles-area districts in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1993 to 2017 and held House Democratic leadership roles, including chair of the House Democratic Caucus. He earned a B.A. in economics (1980) and a J.D. (1984) 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 updatedJul 16, 2026
Xavier Becerra is in the news because he is leading the California governor’s race and has now advanced to the November general election against Steve Hilton. A new poll shows him ahead of Hilton among likely voters, 61% to 36%. Recent coverage also says he used post-primary appearances to attack Hilton’s ties to Donald Trump and frame the race around their competing messages.
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Articles
LALos Angeles Times12 hours ago
Poll shows most Californians support Becerra for governor, CEQA reform
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LALos Angeles Times16 hours ago
In dueling L.A. speeches, Becerra and Hilton give preview for November
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SRSanta Rosa Press Democrat1 month ago
Skelton: When good fortune strikes, Becerra capitalizes
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TMThe Mercury News1 month ago
California primary election fraud claims debunked
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Polls
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Endorsements
California Governor primary: 1st place
Endorsers of Xavier Becerra for California Governor primary: 1st place
California Statewide Law Enforcement Association
Elected official
California Statewide Law Enforcement Association endorsed Xavier Becerra for governor of California.
California Teachers Association
Elected official
California Teachers Association endorsed Xavier Becerra for governor.
California Chamber of Commerce
Elected official
CalChamber endorsed Xavier Becerra for governor.
California Academy of Family Physicians
Elected official
California Academy of Family Physicians endorsed Xavier Becerra for governor of California.
California Medical Association
Elected official
California Medical Association endorsed Xavier Becerra for governor of California.
Planned Parenthood Affiliates of California
Elected official
Planned Parenthood Affiliates of California endorsed Xavier Becerra for California governor.
Equality California
Elected official
Equality California endorsed Xavier Becerra for California governor.
California Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas
Elected official
California Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas endorsed Xavier Becerra for governor.
Assemblymember Avelino Valencia
Elected official
Assemblymember Avelino Valencia endorsed Xavier Becerra.
CHIRLA Action Fund
Elected official
CHIRLA Action Fund endorsed Xavier Becerra for California governor.
California Faculty Association
Elected official
California Faculty Association endorsed Xavier Becerra for California governor.
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