How three major candidates for governor are talking about their Biden administration experience
Three former Biden administration officials are running for governor in 2026, highlighting their experience while cautiously avoiding direct references to President Biden. Candidates Deb Haaland, Xavier Becerra, and Keisha Lance Bottoms emphasize their credentials without heavily leaning on their connection to Biden, who left office with low approval ratings. This approach contrasts with Republican candidates who openly embrace their ties to Donald Trump.
- ▪Deb Haaland, Xavier Becerra, and Keisha Lance Bottoms are running for governor in 2026.
- ▪They mention their Biden administration experience but rarely refer to Biden directly.
- ▪Becerra has faced criticism for his handling of various issues during his tenure as health secretary.
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2026 ElectionHow three major candidates for governor are talking about their Biden administration experienceIt’s the most recent résumé line for leading Democratic candidates in Georgia, New Mexico and California. But Biden left office with poor ratings.Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00Keisha Lance Bottoms; Deb Haaland; and Xavier Becerra.ShareAdd NBC News to GoogleMay 30, 2026, 5:00 AM EDTBy Adam EdelmanA trio of former Biden White House officials running for governor in 2026 are striking a delicate balance, pointing to their experience in the administration without leaning too aggressively into their connection to a former president still facing a raft of bad headlines.Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive…
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