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Xavier Becerra Joins 2026 California Gubernatorial Race

4/2/2025

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Xavier Becerra, the former U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services, has thrown his hat into the ring for the 2026 California gubernatorial race. With a focus on tackling the pressing affordability crisis in housing and healthcare, he enters a crowded Democratic field that may also see Kamala Harris as a contender. The stakes are high as the primary approaches on June 2, 2026.

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Story summary

Xavier Becerra, the former U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services, has thrown his hat into the ring for the 2026 California gubernatorial race. With a focus on tackling the pressing affordability crisis in housing and healthcare, he enters a crowded Democratic field that may also see Kamala Harris as a contender. The stakes are high as the primary approaches on June 2, 2026.