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The Secret to Xavier Becerra's Success

Davis, politics, election, governor, Yolo County, Local

Xavier Becerra's path to likely becoming California's first elected Latino governor is marked by a series of fortunate breaks he capitalized on. - In high school, he picked up a discarded Stanford application, leading to a degree and law career.

- A chance meeting with Jerry Brown's aide led to his appointment as attorney general, where he sued the Trump administration 123 times. - His defense of Obamacare earned him a role as U.S.

Health Secretary under Biden. - In the 2026 gubernatorial race, front-runner Eric Swalwell's scandal allowed Becerra to surge from a flatlining campaign to the top two.

Becerra's likability and stable image, rather than flashy spending, have been key to his success.

This story was originally reported by latimes. Read the original article here.

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