Xavier Becerra Advances to California Gubernatorial Election
Xavier Becerra Advances to California Gubernatorial Election
Updated at: June 7, 2026 at 12:45 AM
On June 7, 2026, California politics witnessed a major shift as veteran politician Xavier Becerra officially advanced to the November gubernatorial election.
This development marks a remarkable comeback for Becerra, whose campaign was struggling in early spring.
Following the withdrawal of frontrunner Eric Swalwell, Becerra successfully united establishment Democrats to secure his spot in the runoff.
The election, held under California's unique top-two nonpartisan primary system, aims to find a successor for outgoing Governor Gavin Newsom.
Republican Steve Hilton and Democrat Tom Steyer are in a tight race, with millions of mail-in ballots still being processed.
Should Becerra prevail in November, he would make history as California’s first elected Latino governor.
Congressman, state Attorney General, and Secretary of Health and Human Services, Becerra is leaning heavily on his deep government experience.
His campaign centers on his readiness to challenge Donald Trump's political agenda as he prepares for the final showdown.
