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Former state AG and HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra enters crowded California governor race

Headline from ABC 7 San Francisco

Xavier Becerra, former U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services and California Attorney General, is running for governor of California.

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  1. ABC 7 San Francisco

    Former state AG and HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra enters crowded California governor race (opens ABC 7 San Francisco)

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    ABC 7 San Francisco's feed description

    Xavier Becerra, former U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services and California Attorney General, is running for governor of California.

  2. Times Of San Diego

    Biden's top health official, Xavier Becerra, enters the race to succeed California Gov. Gavin Newsom (opens Times Of San Diego)

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    Times Of San Diego's feed description

    Former Biden administration Health Secretary Xavier Becerra on Wednesday became the latest Democrat to join the crowded field seeking to become California’s next governor, a contest that could be dramatically reshaped if former Vice President Kamala Harris becomes a candidate.

  3. CBS News

    Xavier Becerra announces run for California governor: (opens CBS News)

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    Another prominent Democrat has thrown his name into the 2026 race to succeed Gavin Newsom as California's governor.

  4. Breitbart News

    Xavier Becerra, Biden's Mandate-Pushing HHS Secretary, Runs for California Governor (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    Demcorat Xavier Becerra, who pushed vaccine mandates at HHS, is running for governor of California, hoping to succeed termed-out Gavin Newsom.

  5. Los Angeles Times

    Former federal health chief Xavier Becerra announces run for California governor (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    Xavier Becerra, who previously served as California attorney general, joined a growing field of Democrats running next year to replace termed-out Gov. Gavin Newsom.

  6. NBC Los Angeles

    Former U.S. Health Secretary Xavier Becerra announces run for California governor (opens NBC Los Angeles)

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    NBC Los Angeles's feed description

    Xavier Becerra became the latest Democrat to join the crowded field seeking to become California’s next governor.

  7. The Guardian

    Xavier Becerra joins crowded California governor’s race amid Democratic shake-up (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Former Biden health secretary and state attorney general enters race as speculation swirls over Kamala Harris’s plans

  8. The Daily Signal

    Biden-Era HHS Chief Becerra Announces Bid for California Governor (opens The Daily Signal)

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    The Daily Signal's feed description

    Biden administration HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra announced on Wednesday that he's running for governor of California.

  9. Foxla

    Xavier Becerra announces run for California governor (opens Foxla)

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    Foxla's feed description

    Xavier Becerra, former U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services and Attorney General of California, has announced his bid for Governor of California.

  10. Roll Call

    Xavier Becerra enters packed race for California governor (opens Roll Call)

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    Roll Call's feed description

    Former Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra is joining the crowded field of Democrats running for California governor.

  11. The Daily Caller

    Xavier Becerra Announces Bid For California Governor (opens The Daily Caller)

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    The Daily Caller's feed description

    Xavier Becerra, former President Joe Biden’s Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary, announced his candidacy for governor of California Wednesday.

  12. The Hill

    Former Biden HHS Secretary Becerra launches bid for California governor (opens The Hill)

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    Former Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra on Wednesday launched a bid for California governor, joining a growing field of candidates looking to replace term-limited Gov. Gavin Newsom (D). “As AG I took on Trump – and won. As HHS Secretary, I took on Big Pharma – and won.

  13. Foxla

    WATCH: Xavier Becerra's first TV interview of California governor campaign (opens Foxla)

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    Foxla's feed description

    Xavier Becerra is running for California governor and gave the first TV interview of his campaign to FOX 11's statewide political show "The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson."

  14. Washington Examiner

    Xavier Becerra enters California governor race (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Becerra could face Kamala Harris, who said she would make an announcement on if she will run for governor of California this summer.

  15. KTVU San Francisco

    Xavier Becerra running for California governor (opens KTVU San Francisco)

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    KTVU San Francisco's feed description

    Xavier Becerra, former U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services and former Attorney General of California, on Wednesday announced that he's running for California governor.

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