Xavier Becerra launches campaign for Governor
Former U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra has entered the race for California governor, ending months of speculation and rumors.
sjvsun.comHere’s the latest on Xavier Becerra’s political party affiliation:
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Xavier Becerra is a member of the Democratic Party. This is consistent with his long career as California’s attorney general (2009–2021) and as a U.S. congressman (1993–2017) and his roles in the Biden administration as HHS Secretary .
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In 2024–2025, reporting indicated he pursued a run for California governor as a Democrat, with campaign activities and announcements reflecting Democratic Party alignment for the 2026 race .
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There is no credible public reporting that he has switched parties or run as a member of a different party; all major coverage during this period frames him as a Democrat, including his gubernatorial campaign materials and bios .
If you want, I can pull up the most recent primary filings or public statements to confirm his declared party status for any upcoming election in your area.