Incumbent: Gavin Newsom (Democratic) · Term-limited
General election Tuesday, Nov 3, 2026
California uses a top-two primary; both general-election candidates advanced from it.
Political commentator and former adviser to UK prime minister David Cameron (2010–2012).
Former U.S. secretary of health and human services (2021–2025) and attorney general of California (2017–2021).
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| Hilton END THE BUREAUCRATIC WAR ON BUSINESS Talk to any business in California, especially smaller businesses, and they’ll tell you regulation is their biggest nightmare. Last year, California’s Democrat Industrial Complex passed 1,200 bills containing yet more ridiculous micro-managing regulation – on top of the 420,000 regulations that already exist. Campaign-website text via Ballotpedia | Becerra GUIDING PRINCIPLES Innovation That Works for Everyone. California built this technology, and California should benefit from it. AI should broaden opportunity, not concentrate it. My administration will pursue policies that help businesses grow, empower workers, and ensure the gains of this moment reach every community, not just the ones … Original: xavierbecerra2026.com/priorities/ai (accessed Oct 16, 2026) Innovation That Works for Everyone. California built this technology, and California should benefit from it. AI should broaden opportunity, not concentrate it. My administration will pursue policies that help businesses grow, empower workers, and ensure the gains of this moment reach every community, not just the ones already at the top Original: xavierbecerra2026.com/priorities/ai (accessed Oct 16, 2026) |
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No congressional voting record for: Xavier Becerra, Steve Hilton. State legislative or local records are not yet compiled.