Biden’s top health official, Xavier Becerra, enters the race to succeed California Gov. Gavin Newsom
- Xavier Becerra, former California Attorney General, announced his candidacy for California governor on April 2, 2025, stating, 'I watched my parents...achieve the California dream.'
- Antonio Villaraigosa, former mayor of Los Angeles, is also vying for the governorship, despite finishing third in the 2018 primary election.
- A February poll shows 54% of California adults think the state is headed in the wrong direction, according to the Public Policy Institute of California.
- Former Vice President Kamala Harris is reportedly considering a run for governor, which could significantly impact the race dynamics and fundraising for Democratic candidates.
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Becerra Enters CA Governor's Race, Plans To Repeat Dem Mistakes - KMJ's Afternoon Drive
Former U.S. health and human services secretary Xavier Becerra joins a crowded field of Democrats in the CA governor race, waiting for a decision from Kamala Harris. -- KMJ’s Afternoon Drive with Philip Teresi & E. Curtis Johnson is available on theKMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music or wherever else you listen. -- Philip Teresi & E. Curtis Johnson – KMJ’s Afternoon Drive Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 & 105.9 KM…

Can Antonio Villaraigosa beat the odds and become the next governor of California?
While the current mayor of Los Angeles is struggling to stay afloat in rough political seas, a former mayor of Los Angeles hopes to ride the waves to the top of the California political world. Antonio Villaraigosa wants to be governor of California, a job he sought unsuccessfully in 2018. Can he beat the odds and take the job? Villaraigosa served as mayor of Los Angeles from 2005 to 2013. He doesn’t always echo the typical party line like many o…
Former Biden Administration Official Launches Gubernatorial Run
Xavier Becerra, the former health secretary under Joe Biden, has launched a campaign for California governor. “I’m running to be the next Governor of California. As AG I took on Trump – and won. As HHS Secretary, I took on Big Pharma – and won. It’s time to do it again for California. Let’s rebuild the California Dream for everyone,” Becerra said. WATCH: I’m running to be the next Governor of California. As AG I took on Trump – and won. As HHS …
Former Biden Administration Official Launches Gubernatorial Run * 100PercentFedUp.com * by Danielle
Xavier Becerra is taking a bold step into California politics, declaring his candidacy for governor. With a track record of tackling tough issues, he aims to restore the California Dream. Discover what his plans entail and why this race matters!
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