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Xavier Becerra faces criticism in California governor's race

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Xavier Becerra, the former US Health and Human Services Secretary now running for California governor in 2026, is drawing mixed attention. An Emerson Polling survey shows him holding a 27-point lead over Republican Steve Hilton, yet the California Republican Party's editorial board has endorsed Hilton, calling Becerra an establishment figure. Commentary has also questioned Becerra's public presence, while his proposal for free midday electricity has been praised as progressive.

Why now: The 2026 California governor's race is heating up, with polls and dueling endorsements putting Becerra in the spotlight.

Xavier BecerraSteve HiltonCaliforniaEmerson PollingCalifornia Republican Party

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Evidence

• Larry Wilson: Xavier Becerra, missing in action · Pasadena Star News
• $3 a gallon, 150 cars: Hilton’s Sanger fuel giveaway put affordability in gear · KMPH Fox 26
• CA POST EDITORIAL BOARD: Vote Hilton for California governor over establishment hack Becerra for real change · Fox News
• California 2026 Poll: Xavier Becerra Holds 27-Point Lead over Steve Hilton · - Emerson Polling
• Becerra’s free midday electricity plan would be progress · GulfToday

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