Xavier Becerra

Democratic

Xavier Becerra is a former California attorney general and former U.S. health and human services secretary who is running for governor as a Democrat. He remains in the crowded primary field, where his campaign has emphasized experience in state and federal government and a focus on affordability and public services. He is running as a mainstream Democrat with a long record in California and national office.

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Background

Career History

U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services 2021 – 2025

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Served in President Biden’s cabinet.

Attorney General 2017 – 2021

State of California

Served as California’s attorney general.

U.S. Representative 2013 – 2017

U.S. House of Representatives, California's 34th District

Represented California’s 34th Congressional District.

U.S. Representative 2003 – 2013

U.S. House of Representatives, California's 31st District

Represented California’s 31st Congressional District.

U.S. Representative 1993 – 2003

U.S. House of Representatives, California's 30th District

Represented California’s 30th Congressional District.

Member 1990 – 1992

California State Assembly

Served in the California State Assembly.

Deputy Attorney General 1987 – 1990

State of California

Worked in the California Attorney General’s office.

Education

Stanford University Bachelor's degree (1980)

Stanford University Juris Doctor in Law (1984)

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