Watch our interview with Xavier Becerra, one in a series of California gubernatorial candidate video interviews we’re publishing.

“You need Chevron, I need Chevron.” That’s the message from Democratic gubernatorial frontrunner Xavier Becerra, who’s making waves by breaking with the left on one of California’s most ambitious climate policies — as he refuses to fully back the state’s plan to phase out new gas-powered vehicle sales by 2035.

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Becerra’s years in the Biden administration have become a focus of attacks against the gubernatorial front-runner. The former health secretary has been criticized for ...

Xavier Becerra, former Secretary of Health and Human Services, California Attorney General, and Congressman, is currently leading many polls for the upcoming June primary in the race for Governor.

Xavier Becerra, the front-runner, is polling at 28% but has not secured any major endorsements, including from his own party chair.

Xavier Becerra faced attacks from both parties over migrant children, corruption allegations and his HHS record during the latest California gubernatorial debate.

As Becerra’s gubernatorial campaign touts his decades of experience, he’s drawn criticism for his tenure at the Department of Health and Human Services.

The California governor frontrunner questioned a journalist on whether a planned interview would be a “gotcha piece.”