# Becerra takes front-runner status in California governor’s race

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Podcast: [Morning Report](https://stenobird.com/podcast/morning-report-7002333)
Published: 2026-05-07T10:59:28+00:00
Episode link: https://thehill.com/newsletters/morning-report/5867499-becerra-front-runner-democrats-california-governors-race
Audio file: https://traffic.megaphone.fm/HLIHH5238197765.mp3
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Duration seconds: 1090

## Resource

Former Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra has surged to the head of the pack of Democrats running for California governor as ballots are heading out to voters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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