Xavier Becerra, former U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services and California Attorney General, announced Wednesday that he’s entering the race for governor of California.
In a statement, Becerra said: “California is at a crossroads. From housing to healthcare, childcare to college, working families are facing an affordability crisis. The California Dream is slipping away. I’m running for Governor to fight for that dream, to build a stronger, affordable California for everyone, and to take on bullies who get in our way.”
It’s already a crowded field for democrats even though the primary isn’t happening until June 2 of next year.
Over a dozen candidates have already entered the race including current Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis, CA Schools Superintendent Tony Thurmond, former Rep. Katie Porter, former Mayor of Los Angeles Antonio Villaraigosa, former state controller Betty Yee, and former speaker of the State Assembly Toni Atkins.
As for republicans running for the state’s top office, Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco has positioned himself as the leading conservative candidate with dozens of endorsements.
Former Vice President Kamala Harris is also considering a run and said she’ll make a decision by the end of summer.
