How Xavier Becerra turned around his campaign to be California’s governor
Summary
Xavier Becerra, a former Biden cabinet official and California attorney general, started his campaign for California governor with low support but has now advanced to the general election. If elected, he would be the first Latino governor of California since 1875.Key Facts
- Xavier Becerra served in Congress from 1993 to 2017 and was California's attorney general before becoming Biden’s health and human services secretary.
- He began the governor’s campaign with around 3% support and was behind other Democrats and Republicans in the primary.
- California Democrats worried about vote splitting that could let two Republicans advance instead of Democrats.
- Becerra was not included in a March debate due to low polling and a controversy over candidate diversity.
- Eric Swalwell, a leading Democrat, dropped out after sexual misconduct allegations, boosting Becerra’s support.
- Becerra’s experience and background made him a trusted alternative for many Democratic voters.
- About 60% of California voters usually support Democrats, so avoiding losing the governor’s race was a key concern.
- Becerra highlights his immigrant family history in his campaign speeches.
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