Democrat Xavier Becerra on Wednesday launched a run for governor of California, potentially pitting himself against former Vice President Kamala Harris. California voters in 2026 race will select a governor to succeed Democrat Gavin Newsom,

Xavier Becerra, who served as California attorney general, joined a growing field of Democrats running next year to replace termed-out Gov. Gavin Newsom.

Becerra joins a field with seven other Democrats and a Republican vying for the governor’s office in 2026. The big question is whether former Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris will