Xavier Becerra announced his bid for California governor on Wednesday, April 2. He is the former U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services and Attoreny General of California.

Xavier Becerra, former U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services and California Attorney General, announced his candidacy for governor of California.

Xavier Becerra, the former health secretary under President Joe Biden, is joining the burgeoning field to be California’s next governor — regardless of whether Kamala Harris seeks the post.

Xavier Becerra, who served as the U.S. Health secretary during the Biden administration, has jumped into the race for California governor. Becerra, 67, has a long resume in California politics ...

WASHINGTON, April 2 (Reuters) - Democrat Xavier Becerra on Wednesday launched a run for governor of California, potentially pitting himself against former Vice President Kamala Harris.

Former Biden administration official Xavier Becerra announced Wednesday that he’s running to be California’s next governor – and that he won’t step aside if Kamala Harris enters the race.

U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Xavier Becerra speaks at the California Democratic Party delegation breakfast in Chicago, on Aug. 21, 2024.

UPDATED: April 2, 2025 at 9:00 AM PDT Xavier Becerra, who served as the U.S. Health secretary during the Biden administration, has jumped into the race for California governor.