Former Secretary of Health and Human Services Xavier Becerra launched his bid to become the next governor of California. He was previously the state’s attorney general.

Becerra could face former Vice President Kamala Harris to replace Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom. Harris said she would make an announcement this summer on whether she plans to run for governor of California. Becerra’s campaign said he would not exit the race should Harris enter.

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