Polling Average
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11.5%
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California Governor primary advancers? (Person)
$8.1M
JUL 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., 1980)
Notable personal detailsXavier Becerra is an American attorney and politician who served as California’s Attorney General (2017–2021) and as the 25th U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services (2021–2025). He previously represented California in the U.S. House of Representatives (1993–2017) and served in the California State Assembly (1990–1992). He earned a B.A. from Stanford University (1980) and a J.D. from Stanford Law School (1984). He is married to Dr. Carolina Reyes and they have three daughters.
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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 updatedMar 14, 2026
Xavier Becerra is in the mix in a crowded 2026 California governor’s race, where no candidate is a clear frontrunner and most are polling in the low teens. He has been one of the stronger performers among Democratic delegates, but the party has not endorsed anyone, reflecting uncertainty and pressure for candidates to consolidate. State Democrats are launching an expensive polling effort starting March 24 to clarify the field and potentially push lower-polling Democrats to drop out, amid worries that vote-splitting could shape who advances in California’s top-two primary system.
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Articles
WEWashington Examiner4 months ago
No California Democratic candidate procures endorsement in governor's race
Neutral
LALos Angeles Times4 months ago
Fix potholes? Fight Trump? Choice faces next California governor
Neutral
LALos Angeles Times3 months ago
Too many Democrats in California governor's race? That's a great thing
Neutral
TMThe Mercury News4 months ago
California Democrats declined to endorse a candidate for governor at their annual convention. Here’s what that means
Positive
Polls
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.
Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas
Elected official
14 Democratic members of the California Assembly endorsed Xavier Becerra for governor.
14 Democratic members of the California Assembly
Elected official
Fourteen Democratic members of the California Assembly endorsed Xavier Becerra for 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