Xavier Becerra

Overview

Becerra is the son of Mexican immigrants and a lifelong Californian whose career reflects a steady rise through public service. He earned both his undergraduate degree and law degree from Stanford University. He began his career as a deputy attorney general in California and a member of the California State Assembly. He then served more than two decades in Congress, becoming a senior Democratic leader before transitioning into executive roles at both the state and federal levels.

As Attorney General, Becerra became nationally known for filing over 100 lawsuits against the Trump administration, often succeeding and defending California's environmental, immigration, and healthcare policies. As HHS secretary under Joe Biden, Becerra oversaw federal health programs and pandemic-era policy implementation and advocated for expanding healthcare access and lowering drug costs.

Why He's Running

Becerra is running for Governor to make sure that California keeps rising-that we're building our economy while working hard to protect your rights and freedoms. Xavier Becerra's campaign is built on experience, legal credibility, and healthcare leadership. He positions himself as a steady, proven public servant who has already fought and won for California on the national stage, and now seeks to bring that record into the governor's office.

Key Campaign Priorities

1. Cost of Living & Economic Opportunity

• Frames campaign around preserving the "California Dream" with focus on housing affordability, economic growth and job creation
• Emphasizes California as a global economic leader that must work for everyone

2. Healthcare

• Healthcare expansion: advocates for expanding access to coverage, lowering prescription drug costs, and protecting public health systems

3. Defending Rights and California Values

• Emphasizes protecting reproductive rights, immigrant communities, and civil liberties

4. Taking on Corporate Power

• Taking on Big Pharma, ensuring corporations pay their fair share

5. Housing

• Increasing housing supply, investing in infrastructure

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