# Who Is Xavier Bacerra? New Dem Leader in CA Gov Race!

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Podcast: [Reform California with Carl DeMaio](https://stenobird.com/podcast/reform-california-with-carl-demaio-6226851)
Published: 2026-04-22T00:00:04+00:00
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## Resource

Who is Xavier Bacerra? The former CA AG and HHS Secretary has shot up in the CA gov race polls following Eric Swalwell's exit. Here's why he would somehow be worse than Newsom, and what we can do to fight back - LISTEN!

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