Former HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra advances to California governor general election, AP projects
Xavier Becerra has advanced to the general election for California governor, as projected by the Associated Press. The former Health and Human Services Secretary will compete in the November election to succeed term-limited Governor Gavin Newsom. Becerra's candidacy is significant in a heavily Democratic state where maintaining control of the governor's office is a priority for the party.
- ▪Xavier Becerra secured a spot in California's governor race general election after the AP called the race.
- ▪The AP announced Becerra's advancement at 7:50 p.m. EDT on June 5, 2026.
- ▪Becerra previously served as President Biden's Secretary of Health and Human Services.
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House of Representatives Elections Former HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra advances to California governor general election, AP projects Former Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra secured a spot in California's governor race general election after The Associated Press called the race Friday. By Brittany Miller Fox News Published June 5, 2026 8:08pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Fox News Flash top headlines for June 4 Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on FoxNews.com. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! California Democratic gubernatorial candidate Xavier Becerra advanced to the state's general election Friday night, according to an Associated Press race call.
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