Becerra Gains Momentum with New Endorsements, Ties Tom Steyer at 13% in Latest Democratic Poll
- Health and Human Services secretary, has seen a boost in polls, fundraising and endorsements in the California governor's race after former Rep.
- On Tuesday, Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas endorsed Becerra alongside 14 Democratic members of the legislative body.
- In addition to new endorsements, Becerra has jumped nine points in a recent state Democratic Party poll, tying with billionaire Tom Steyer at 13%.
Xavier Becerra, the former U.S. Health and Human Services secretary, has seen a boost in polls, fundraising and endorsements in the California governor’s race after former Rep. Eric Swalwell dropped out amid accusations of sexual assault and other misconduct.
On Tuesday, Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas endorsed Becerra alongside 14 Democratic members of the legislative body. Rivas argued that Californians are under constant threat from President Trump’s policies and cited Becerra’s decades-long record in public office, including defending Obamacare and young immigrants, or “Dreamers,” to argue that Becerra is best positioned to lead the state.
In addition to new endorsements, Becerra has jumped nine points in a recent state Democratic Party poll, tying with billionaire Tom Steyer at 13%.
The Emerson College poll released Thursday shows Becerra at 19% and Steyer at 20% among Democrats, with Becerra gaining 15 points among Democrats without Swalwell on the ballot. The poll also shows Republican Steve Hilton at 17% and Chad Bianco at 14% among registered likely voters, while a large share of voters remain undecided.
Becerra served as the secretary of Health and Human Services under Biden and as California attorney general from 2017-2021. Steyer, who has not served in elected office, is an investor and environmental activist who previously ran for president in 2020.