Xavier Becerra weighs run for California governor as unpopular official explores leaving Biden admin

Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra is weighing a run for California governor in 2026, according to a new report. Becerara is an unpopular official as unpopular official explores leaving Biden admin. He is expected to leave the White House in January. He is also considering running for governor of California in the fall of 2026.

Secretary of Health and Human Services Xavier Becerra says he's making the biggest difference he thinks he could make in 2020. He says he plans to run for California governor if America gives him a chance to make a big difference. "If America gives me a chance, I'm going to jump on it," he says.

Xavier Becerra reportedly mulls cabinet exit to run for California governor. US health and human services secretary said to have had private conversations about desire to succeed Gavin Newsom. US Secretary of Health and Human Services said to be weighing up running for governor of California.