Xavier Becerra
Coverage of Xavier Becerra in the Nexus archive.
- Becerra holds strong lead over Hilton in race for California governor, new poll shows
A new poll indicates that Xavier Becerra maintains a strong lead over Steve Hilton in the race for California governor. This campaign activity is taking place as the election heads into the general election.
- Becerra holds strong lead over Hilton in race for California governor, new poll shows
A new poll shows that Xavier Becerra maintains a strong lead over Steve Hilton in the race for California governor. This outcome is reported as the campaign heads into the general election.
- CA governor candidate Xavier Becerra proposes free 'power hour' electricity plan
Xavier Becerra is proposing a plan to provide free electricity for millions of California households during a designated part of the day, which he calls a 'power hour'.
- Your guide to the California governor's race: Xavier Becerra vs. Steve Hilton
Xavier Becerra and Steve Hilton are competing in the race for California governor. The provided content offers information about what people need to know regarding these two candidates.
- Your guide to the California governor's race: Xavier Becerra vs. Steve Hilton
Democrat Xavier Becerra and Republican Steve Hilton are competing in the race for California governor. The article serves as a guide to provide readers with information about both candidates.
- CA gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton accuses Xavier Becerra of putting migrant children at risk
California gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton accused Xavier Becerra of mishandling the treatment of unaccompanied migrant children during a campaign stop in Fresno. The criticism is part of Hilton's ongoing campaign against Becerra.
- CA gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton accuses Xavier Becerra of putting migrant children at risk
California gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton accused Xavier Becerra of mishandling the treatment of unaccompanied migrant children during a campaign stop in Fresno. The criticism occurred as part of Hilton's ongoing campaign against Becerra, who is his opponent in the election.
- Xavier Becerra refuses to answer questions on migrant child crisis under his watch
Xavier Becerra refused to answer questions about a migrant child crisis and agreed to debate Steve Hilton as he left reporters. He provided only one response before departing.
- California Democrats defy Newsom, back billionaire tax
California Democrats endorsed a billionaire tax despite opposition from Governor Gavin Newsom and gubernatorial candidate Xavier Becerra. Proposition 40 aims to generate $100 billion through a one-time 5% tax on billionaires to fund Medi-Cal and address federal cuts. The endorsement highlights internal party divisions over the November ballot measure.
- California Democrats defy Gavin Newsom and Xavier Becerra as they vote to back billionaires tax
California Democrats voted to support the 2026 Billionaire Tax Act despite opposition from Gavin Newsom and Xavier Becerra. The act will appear on the November 3, 2026 statewide general election ballot.
- Bombshell poll shows Steve Hilton leading Xavier Becerra in major California county
A recent poll shows Republican Steve Hilton leading Democrat Xavier Becerra in a major California county, with the race described as a genuine toss-up in that area.
- Steve Hilton challenges Xavier Becerra to agree to a series of debates in California's governor's race
Steve Hilton, a Republican, challenges Xavier Becerra to six debates in California's governor's race. Becerra has not committed to the debates.
- Steve Hilton challenges Xavier Becerra to agree to a series of debates in California's governor's race
Steve Hilton challenges Xavier Becerra to agree to a series of debates in California's governor's race. Hilton claims Becerra has not committed to six debates in the race.
- They Worked To Protect Public Health. Now They Want the Public’s Votes.
Former public health officials are running for statewide offices, leveraging their pandemic experience in a political climate marked by debates over health policies. The candidates face challenges as public opinion remains divided over pandemic measures, with some criticized for policies like mask mandates and vaccine rollout.
- Video shows 200 migrant children at California container site during Xavier Becerra’s HHS tenure
A video shows 200 migrant children at a California container site during Xavier Becerra’s tenure at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Hilton's campaign highlights whistleblower allegations and claims Becerra ignored concerns about placing unaccompanied migrant children.
- Xavier Becerra ignored minors exposed to trafficking, claims gubernatorial rival Steve Hilton
Steve Hilton, Xavier Becerra's gubernatorial rival, accuses him of ignoring minors exposed to trafficking. A whistleblower claims workers protecting children faced retaliation, including one fired for investigating a 13-year-old’s sponsor.
- Xavier Becerra uses tacos to distract voters from his failures
The article claims Xavier Becerra is using tacos to distract voters from his failures. It states the author doubts Becerra spends much time at the street taco vendors he encourages Californians to visit.
- Xavier Becerra’s lost kids scandal deepens with claims 130,000 still missing as governor bid comes under fire
Xavier Becerra's inability to track tens of thousands of migrant children while U.S. health secretary is causing abuse and dangerous work conditions, becoming a key issue in the California governor's race. Claims of 130,000 children still missing have intensified scrutiny of his leadership.
- Xavier Becerra needs to tell the truth about the lost children
Xavier Becerra is accused of needing to explain the disappearance of over 130,000 migrant children in his agency's care. He has been criticized for dismissing claims about the lost children during primary debates.
- Xavier Becerra leads Democrats’ all-out war against California voter ID measure
Xavier Becerra leads Democrats in opposing a Republican-backed voter ID measure in California through a multi-million-dollar campaign. The effort positions Becerra as a challenger to President Trump in a role typically held by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
- California governor frontrunner Xavier Becerra faces backlash over street taco comments
Xavier Becerra, a frontrunner in the California governor's race, faces backlash over comments regarding street vendors. The controversy was sparked by a social media video posted by Steve Hilton, referencing a hard-shell taco.
- Huntington Beach has its turn in the sun — California as it used to be
Huntington Beach, a conservative town in California, faces political challenges as it remains one of the few conservative areas on the coast. The article mentions Governor Gavin Newsom and Xavier Becerra, Newsom’s potential successor, in the political context.
- Steve Hilton battles Gavin Newsom, Kamala Harris and the ‘Machine’ in new AI-driven campaign ad
Republican Steve Hilton released an AI-driven campaign ad in California's governor's race, depicting Gov. Gavin Newsom, Kamala Harris, and the state's Democratic establishment as a political 'machine' that will nominate Xavier Becerra as the next governor. The ad was produced by Charles Curran.
- Republican Hilton tells Californians they can hate Trump but still vote for him in governor’s race
Steve Hilton, a Republican candidate for California governor, launched his campaign by urging left-leaning voters to support him despite their dislike of Donald Trump, who has endorsed him. Hilton promised to address California’s high cost of living, including lowering gas prices, utility bills, and income taxes, while criticizing Democrats for the state’s political and social issues. His Democratic opponent, Xavier Becerra, dismissed Hilton as a 'Trump puppet' and rejected his campaign's claims.
- Republican Hilton tells Californians they can hate Trump but still vote for him in governor’s race
Republican Steve Hilton is campaigning for governor against Democrat Xavier Becerra, suggesting voters who dislike Trump may still support him.
- Republican Hilton tells Californians they can hate Trump but still vote for him in governor's race
Republican Steve Hilton launched his California governor campaign targeting left-leaning voters who dislike Donald Trump, promising to lower gas prices, utility bills, and eliminate state income taxes on the first $150,000. He blamed Democrats for the state's issues, while his Democratic opponent, Xavier Becerra, criticized him as Trump's puppet.
- Republican Hilton tells Californians they can hate Trump but still vote for him in governor's race
Republican Steve Hilton launched his California governor campaign, urging voters to support him despite disliking Donald Trump. He promised to lower gas prices, utility bills, and eliminate income taxes on the first $150,000 in earnings, blaming Democrats for the state's issues. His Democratic opponent, Xavier Becerra, criticized Hilton as a 'Trump puppet.'
- Fury as Xavier Becerra praises street vendors over brick-and-mortar restaurants in tone deaf clip
Xavier Becerra, the likely California governor, faced criticism for suggesting people choose street vendors over brick-and-mortar restaurants for tacos. Critics called the comment tone deaf.
- After tough primary loss, some Silicon Valley donors regroup to back Becerra for governor
After a tough primary loss, Silicon Valley donors such as Garry Tan, Evan Spiegel, and Rick Caruso are regrouping to support Xavier Becerra's campaign for governor.
- California governor's race: Becerra, Hilton address Latino leaders at NALEO conference in LA
California's gubernatorial candidates Steven Hilton and Xavier Becerra addressed Latino leaders during a conference in downtown Los Angeles. The event was part of their outreach efforts to engage with the Latino community ahead of the election.
- Becerra leads Hilton by wide margin in California governor's race, new poll finds
A new poll shows Xavier Becerra leading Steve Hilton in the California governor's race by a wide margin.
- Becerra leads Hilton by wide margin in California governor's race, new poll finds
A new poll indicates Democrat Xavier Becerra is leading Republican Steve Hilton in the California governor's race. The survey shows a significant margin in favor of Becerra.
- Californians back Becerra and reject AI data centers by big margins, poll finds
A new poll shows Xavier Becerra leading in the California governor's race. Voters strongly oppose AI data centers and hold nuanced views on environmental policies and affordability.
- Californians back Becerra and reject AI data centers by big margins, poll finds
A poll shows Xavier Becerra leading in California's governor's race, with voters strongly opposing AI data centers and holding nuanced views on environmental policies and affordability.
- Becerra, Hilton give preview for reshaped California governor's race in dueling L.A. speeches
Xavier Becerra and Steve Hilton delivered speeches to Latino leaders in downtown Los Angeles as part of their efforts in the California governor's race, each emphasizing familiar themes. The candidates are positioning themselves ahead of the reshaped race.
- Becerra, Hilton give preview for reshaped California governor's race in dueling L.A. speeches
Xavier Becerra and Steve Hilton addressed Latino leaders in downtown L.A. with speeches focusing on their positions for the California governor's race. Both candidates emphasized familiar themes while positioning themselves ahead of the election.
- Lawmakers Look To Make Abortion Shield Laws Less Dependent on Who’s Governor
California lawmakers are advancing legislation to require governors to deny extradition requests for healthcare providers who prescribe abortion medication or administer gender-affirming care, reducing reliance on gubernatorial discretion. The bill also shields individuals aiding patients in accessing legal care across state lines, amid political tensions between conservative and liberal states following the overturning of Roe v. Wade.
- Lowering California’s high utility costs takes more than flashy slogans. It needs these reforms
California's electricity rates, nearly double the national average, require reforms beyond campaign promises like rate freezes or breaking up PG&E. The article highlights wildfire-related costs as a key driver of rate increases and proposes solutions such as reducing utility profit margins on mitigation projects and enforcing stricter utility budgets.
- Who is Steve Hilton? Here’s how he has rebranded himself multiple times
Steve Hilton, a political strategist who previously modernized the British Conservative Party, is now a California Republican gubernatorial candidate. He faces challenges in the November election against Democratic former state Attorney General Xavier Becerra, as Republicans have not won a statewide seat in California since before David Cameron became prime minister.
- In California Governor’s Race, Voters Face Stark Choice on Immigrant Healthcare
California voters face a choice between Democrat Xavier Becerra and Republican Steve Hilton on whether to continue state-funded healthcare for low-income immigrants without legal status. Medi-Cal, which expanded to cover such immigrants, now costs $10 billion annually, leading to budget rollbacks and public opposition amid rising economic concerns.