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Noozhawkvia CalMattersApr 22, 2026

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

Former Rep. Katie Porter remains in the top tier of Democratic candidates seeking to fill the vacuum left by Swalwell.

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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