Former HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra advances to California governor general election, AP projects
California Democratic gubernatorial candidate Xavier Becerra advanced to the state's general election Friday night, according to an Associated Press race call.The AP called the race for Becerra at 7:50 p.m.EDT, sending the former U.S.
health secretary and ex-California attorney general into the November contest to succeed term-limited Gov.Gavin Newsom.Becerra, a longtime Democratic figure in California politics, served as President Joe Biden's secretary of Health and Human Services before launching his bid for governor.California's gubernatorial race is expected to be among the most closely watched contests of the 2026 election cycle, with Democrats seeking to maintain control of the governor's office in the heavily Democratic state.California gubernatorial candidate Xavier Becerra speaks during an election night event Tuesday, June 2, 2026, in Los Angeles (Jae C.
Hong/AP Photo)Additional details on Becerra's general election opponent were not immediately available.CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE FOX NEWS APPThis is a developing story; check back later for updates.Brittany Miller is a Breaking News Writer for Fox News Digital.Tips can be sent to [email protected] and @BrittMillerFox on X.Get the latest updates on the Trump administration and Congress, exclusive interviews and more Fox News politics content.By entering your email and clicking the Subscribe button, you agree to the Fox News Privacy Policy and Terms of Use , and agree to receive content and promotional communications from Fox News.
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