Xavier Becerra has announced his candidacy for California governor, setting up a potential confrontation with Kamala Harris, who is also considering a run. This race is significant as both candidates have a history working together, including within the Biden administration as cabinet members. Becerra, who previously served as California's attorney general, emphasized his commitment to the race regardless of Harris's candidacy. Their political careers are intertwined, dating back to their transitions post-2016 elections, which adds a unique dimension to the upcoming contest to replace term-limited Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Mr. Becerra's announcement creates a potential scenario in which two Democrats, both of whom were in the same presidential cabinet and both of whom served as California attorney general, battle for the state's top job.
What I can tell you with full confidence is, it doesn't matter who gets in - I'm in, he said in an interview.
They amicably helped each other transition into those jobs, Mr. Becerra said.
As members of the Biden cabinet, they worked together frequently on issues related to women's health care and reproductive rights.
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