Xavier Becerra

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Xavier Becerra (Democratic Party) is running for election for Governor of California. He is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. He advanced from the primary on June 2, 2026.

Becerra was the U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services. He assumed office on March 19, 2021. He left office on January 20, 2025.

President Joe Biden (D) identified Becerra as his nominee for secretary of health and human services on December 7, 2020.[1] The Senate confirmed Becerra on March 18, 2021, by a vote of 50-49.[2] Click here for more information about his confirmation process.

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Campaign websiteBecerra's campaign website stated the following:PRIORITIESHEALTH CARE Health care is a human right. Californians deserve care they can actually use—without medical debt, delays, or fear of losing coverage. As California’s Health Care Governor, I will fight to make sure that every Californian has comprehensive, affordable health care. We can deliver real relief now while building toward a universal, single-payer CalCare system that puts people before profits.Since my early years in Congress, I have been an advocate for single payer, and California is on its way there. And while I believe universal coverage is possible, I believe we also need to pursue immediate wins while building towards a unified system. This means implementing cost-containment strategies and working to eliminate racial, economic, and geographic disparities in accessing care for every Californian. I want to strengthen our Medi-Cal program for our most vulnerable families and find targeted cost-relief assistance programs for our middle-income families.In Congress, I fought for the Affordable Care Act, as Attorney General of California I defended it, and then as U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary, I ran the largest federal agency making sure our families were safe and healthy during pandemics and disasters. I know how to fight, defend, and build, and together, we can move California, not backwards, with health care.FIGHTING DONALD TRUMPIn the past year, Trump and his administration have terrorized our communities, attacked our values, and made life harder and more unaffordable for our families. As Governor of California, I vow to protect and lead our state against Trump and his attacks. When Trump and his administration threaten access to healthcare, affordable housing, fair wages, or protections for immigrants and marginalized communities, the state has a responsibility to step in and fight. I am that fighter, and have a proven record facing and winning against Donald Trump, having sued him 122 times in fact as California’s Attorney General. From defending Dreamers, to protecting California’s authority and autonomy to move towards progress rather than backwards in environmental justice and reproductive rights, I had the privilege to represent and defend California when Trump attacked our laws or values, and I am ready to get back in the ring again as Governor.I believe in the California Dream, that every family, every worker, and every community deserves a fair shot at a safe and healthy life. So when the federal government continues to overreach, I will challenge it in court and refuse to back down to ensure California keeps moving forward and building together.MAKE THE CALIFORNIA DREAM POSSIBLE.For too long, California has simply not built enough homes, and working families have paid the price through soaring rents, overcrowding, and displacement. Homeownership is out of reach for too many Californians and that makes people leave the state or unable to build the kind of wealth that allows Americans to be upwardly mobile. As governor, I will treat housing like the essential infrastructure it is. I will push to dramatically increase housing production by making it easier to build. That means cutting unnecessary red tape, speeding up approvals for projects that meet affordability and environmental standards, and reducing unnecessary costs. At the same time, I will make sure growth doesn’t push people out. We will invest in affordable housing, protect renters from unfair evictions and rent hikes, and help first-time buyers get a fair shot at homeownership.My first job was in construction and my father was a union construction worker for decades. He even built the house I grew up in. Building is in my blood, and I will bring that mentality as Governor. And I believe that everyone benefits when there are enough homes, when costs stop rising out of control, and when everyone has a safe, stable place to call home.LOWER COSTS. RAISE STABILITY. PUT FAMILIES FIRST.Californians are being squeezed by rising costs—from insurance and childcare to groceries—and too many families are falling behind even while working hard. This affordability crisis isn’t about people working harder or budgeting better; it’s about systems that have stopped working for everyday Californians. As governor, I will take on the cost of living head-on by standing up to price gouging and unjustified rate hikes, expanding help with childcare and essential costs, and using the power of the state to lower prices where the market has failed. No family should have to choose between caring for their kids, putting food on the table, and staying insured.As the Attorney General of California, I took on hospital systems like Sutter to stop their unlawful anticompetitive practices that let them control and inflate higher health care prices for Californians. And as U.S. Secretary for Health and Human Services, toughened Medicare drug price negotiations to secure significant discounts on high‑cost medicines, capped out‑of‑pocket costs for seniors, and launched innovative models aimed at lowering prescription drug costs and increasing access for Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries. I’ve tackled affordability before to protect consumers, and will continue the fight as Governor of California. California should work for the people who live and work here, not just those at the top—and my administration will make affordability a top priority across every part of state government.CLEAN ENERGY. LOWER BILLS. SHARED BENEFITS.California’s clean-energy transition is necessary and urgent—but too many families are paying the price through rising utility bills, unreliable service, and confusing rate structures. As California’s Governor, I understand one simple truth: climate action only succeeds if it is affordable, reliable, and fair. The goal is to cut pollution and emissions while lowering household energy costs, strengthening public oversight, and ensuring the benefits of clean energy reach everyone. Bill affordability will be at the center of my energy policy, especially for low- and middle-income families. We also need stronger oversight and accountability of our utilities with increased transparency and accountability that can ensure reliability, safety, affordability, and actual emission reductions. I believe that by treating clean energy and grid resilience as public investments—and ensuring renters, low-income households, and workers share in the benefits—California can fight climate change, strengthen reliability, and make energy more affordable for everyone.PROTECT PEOPLE. PREVENT HARM. RECOVER FAIRLY AND FAST.California faces worsening wildfires, floods, heat waves, and the ever-present risk of major earthquakes. Too often, disaster policy focuses on response after lives and homes are already lost. As Governor, I will put protecting Californians at the center of how we prepare for wildfires, floods, earthquakes, and extreme weather. That means shifting from a system that reacts after disaster strikes to one that prevents harm before it happens. I will fight for major investments in wildfire prevention, flood control, and seismic retrofits, prioritizing the communities most at risk. We will strengthen early warning systems, improve evacuation planning, and ensure emergency communications reach everyone—across languages, abilities, and income levels—so families have the information and support they need to stay safe.When disasters do occur, my administration will make sure recovery is fast, fair, and humane. I will protect renters and homeowners from displacement, cut red tape so people can access aid quickly, and ensure assistance reaches workers and small businesses. We will rebuild smarter—making homes and infrastructure safer and more resilient—while holding utilities and public agencies accountable for reducing risk. California can lead the nation by proving that disaster preparedness is not just about infrastructure, but about dignity, equity, and keeping people in their homes and communities.— Xavier Becerra's campaign website (April 8, 2026)Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.

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"Worst Nightmare" – Becerra campaign advertisement, released May 28, 2026

"Experienced Fighter" – Becerra campaign advertisement, released May 22, 2026

"Next Gen" – Becerra campaign advertisement, released May 22, 2026

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