HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra is reportedly preparing for a gubernatorial run in California as he plans his exit from the Biden administration. Over the past year, Becerra has spent more than $130,000 on campaign consultants and has been in discussions with political firms about launching a campaign to succeed Governor Gavin Newsom in 2026. His plans to leave Washington for this run are more advanced than previously known.
.@politico: Xavier Becerra's plans to leave Washington and run for California governor are more advanced than previously known https://t.co/WUVoPVR1UR
Jumping ship: HHS secretary’s plans for California governorship already include hiring and spending on campaign https://t.co/ngr7DVaOHs https://t.co/ngr7DVaOHs
EYEING THE EXIT: HHS Sec. Xavier Becerra Plotting Biden Administration Exit, Possible Gubernatorial Run; Report https://t.co/vHnzFanKlN
Top Biden Cabinet Pick Xavier Becerra Reportedly Plotting His Exit https://t.co/MHL3VXkAz3
SCOOP: HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra has spent more than $130,000 over the last year on “campaign consultants” and he or his emissaries have approached political firms about standing up a campaign to succeed Gavin Newsom in 2026, @ccadelago and I report. https://t.co/U7rkK3dJaK
Xavier Becerra plots political future after Biden administration https://t.co/awg0E8YtZJ