Healthcare
Supports strengthening Medi-Cal and moving toward universal single-payer health care.
“build toward a universal single-payer system”Source checked October 26, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.
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THE 2026 CANDIDATE FILE
Xavier Becerra
Candidate for Governor · California
THE PERSON
Background
Xavier Becerra previously served as U.S. health and human services secretary, California attorney general, a member of Congress and a California assembly member.
Roots
- Birthplace: Sacramento, California
- Career: Attorney; California assembly member; U.S. representative; California attorney general; HHS secretary
Education
- Stanford University · B.A., 1980
- Stanford University · J.D., 1984
Background sources checked October 26, 2026.
THE POLICIES
Where they stand
Campaign promises are labeled separately from past actions. These are sourced positions, not endorsements or predictions. No stance is assigned from party affiliation.
Housing
Supports more affordable housing and treating housing as essential infrastructure.
Source checked October 26, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.Economy
Proposes action against price gouging and unjustified rate increases, plus help with childcare and other essential costs.
Source checked October 26, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.Climate & energy
Supports public investment in clean energy and grid resilience, with benefits for renters, low-income households and workers.
Source checked October 26, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.THE ELECTION
Ballot & sources
Governor · November 3, 2026
Candidate listing checked October 21, 2026.
California Secretary of State · Certified general election candidates ↗Portrait source ↗Photo: United States Department of Health and Human Services · Public domain · Cropped to fit
The candidate’s name and party follow the official ballot source. Backgrounds and issue positions are checked separately. A candidate is not an officeholder-elect unless a verified result establishes that status.