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California Governor primary: 1st place
$396.3K
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 (B.A., Economics, 1980)
Notable personal detailsXavier Becerra is an American attorney and politician who served as U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services from 2021 to 2025 and as California Attorney General from 2017 to 2021. He represented California in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1993 to 2017, including service as Chair of the House Democratic Caucus from 2013 to 2017. He earned a B.A. in economics and a J.D. 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 updatedMay 20, 2026
Xavier Becerra is in the news because he is polling near the top in the crowded California governor’s race ahead of the June 2 primary. The latest surveys show him either narrowly leading or just behind Steve Hilton, with both candidates positioned as the main contenders to advance. Becerra is also facing sharper attacks over his record and a former staffer’s fraud case, which he has denied any involvement in.
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Articles
NYNew York Post12 hours ago
California governor poll shows Steve Hilton, Xavier Becerra leading
Positive
VCVentura County Star13 hours ago
California governor poll shows Hilton, Becerra leading field
Neutral
SRSanta Rosa Press Democrat13 hours ago
Steve Hilton, Xavier Becerra continue to lead in new California gubernatorial candidate poll
Positive
NYNew York Post14 hours ago
Chad Bianco defies calls to exit California governor’s race
Neutral
Polls
California Governor primary: 1st place
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Endorsements
California Governor primary: 1st place
Endorsers of Xavier Becerra for California Governor primary: 1st place
Planned Parenthood Affiliates of California
Elected official
Planned Parenthood Affiliates of California 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