Leading Dem California governor candidate announces massive break with the Left on key policy
Xavier Becerra, the leading Democratic candidate for California governor, is distancing himself from the left on climate policy. He has not fully endorsed the state's plan to phase out gas-powered vehicle sales by 2035, citing concerns about infrastructure and affordability. Becerra's moderate stance contrasts sharply with current Governor Gavin Newsom's more aggressive climate initiatives.
- ▪Xavier Becerra is the frontrunner in the California gubernatorial race ahead of the June 2 primary.
- ▪He has expressed reservations about California's goal to ban new gas and hybrid vehicle purchases by 2035.
- ▪Becerra's comments reflect a shift towards a more moderate approach to climate policy amid affordability concerns.
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Metro Leading Dem California governor candidate announces massive break with the Left on key policy By Nina Joudeh Published May 31, 2026, 8:41 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The California Post on Google “You need Chevron, I need Chevron.” That’s the message from Democratic gubernatorial frontrunner Xavier Becerra, who’s making waves by breaking with the left on one of California’s most ambitious climate policies — as he refuses to fully back the state’s plan to phase out new gas-powered vehicle sales by 2035. 6 Democratic gubernatorial frontrunner Xavier Becerra is making waves by breaking with the left on one of California’s most ambitious climate policies.
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