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Noozhawkvia CalMattersApr 22, 2026

Dan Walters: With Eric Swalwell’s Scandalous Implosion, Xavier Becerra Surges in Race for Governor

Xavier Becerra surged to 13% in the latest Democratic tracking poll following the departure of Eric Swalwell from the governor's race.

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Dan Walters: With Eric Swalwell’s Scandalous Implosion, Xavier Becerra Surges in Race for Governor
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Xavier Becerra has surged to 13% in the California gubernatorial race following the sudden exit of Rep. Eric Swalwell due to sexual assault allegations. This shift creates a path for Becerra among Democrats as he narrows the gap with Republican frontrunners Steve Hilton and Chad Bianco.

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