States California Governor
Governor
Governor, California
November 3, 2026 · 12 statements · 2026.09.30-dfa422bb
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Xavier Becerra Democratic Steve Hilton Republican
State statements
Immigration No. 01/12
California should allow state and local police to cooperate more with federal immigration enforcement.
Background A 2017 California law limits how state and local police can help federal immigration agents, such as holding people for transfer. Changing it would let local agencies share more information and hand people over to immigration agents.
We're not going to let the Trump Administration coerce us into doing the federal government's job of enforcing federal immigration law. We're in the business of public safety, not deportation.
Campaign or official site · Mar 28, 2018 · retrieved Sep 23, 2026
oag.ca.gov
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Health care No. 02/12
California should end state-funded Medi-Cal coverage for adults without legal immigration status.
Background California uses state money to cover low-income adults in Medi-Cal regardless of immigration status, and it froze new adult enrollment starting in 2026. This would end that state-funded coverage for adults.
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I think it's not reasonable to ask California taxpayers to pay money from their taxes to subsidize health care for citizens of other countries.
Press quote · May 26, 2026 · retrieved Sep 28, 2026
breitbart.com
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Taxes No. 03/12
California should raise the state income tax rate on its highest earners.
Background California's top income tax rate is already among the highest in the country. This would increase the rate paid on income above a high threshold.
We found no public vote or statement that answers this. It is not counted.
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Energy and climate No. 04/12
California should end its requirement that utilities buy a set share of renewable power.
Background State law requires utilities to get a growing share of electricity from renewable sources, reaching 60 percent by 2030. Ending it would let utilities choose power sources without that requirement.
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Housing No. 05/12
California should require cities to allow apartments on more residential land.
Background Recent state laws already let property owners add some units on land zoned for single homes, but most local zoning rules remain. This would go further by requiring cities to permit apartment buildings in more areas.
declare a state of emergency to speed homebuilding and accelerate homeownership... He also noted that he wants to build up in high-density areas and near public transit.
Interview or debate · May 14, 2026 · retrieved Sep 23, 2026
cbsnews.com
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Housing No. 06/12
California should create ongoing state funding for rental assistance.
Background California has funded rental assistance mainly through one-time programs, such as during the pandemic. This would set aside money every year to help low-income tenants pay rent.
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Xavier Becerra's verified accounts and sites.
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Public safety No. 07/12
California should fully fund the drug treatment and sentencing changes in Proposition 36.
Background Voters passed Proposition 36 in 2024, raising penalties for some theft and drug crimes and creating court-ordered treatment. The measure did not include its own funding source, and the state budget has covered only part of the estimated cost.
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Taxes No. 08/12
California should replace its graduated income tax rates with a single flat rate.
Background California taxes income at rising rates from 1 percent to over 13 percent as income grows. A flat rate would tax all income above any exemption at the same percentage, lowering taxes for top earners unless the rate is set high.
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The quickest, most direct way to get money in people's pockets is for the government to take less out in the first place,
Press quote · Sep 25, 2026 · retrieved Sep 28, 2026
yahoo.com
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Energy and climate No. 09/12
California should freeze electricity rates charged by investor-owned utilities.
Background Rates at California's large investor-owned utilities have risen sharply in recent years and are among the highest in the country. A freeze would stop increases for a period, which could delay spending on wildfire safety and grid upgrades.
As Governor, I will freeze utility rates and home insurance premiums.
Official post · Apr 23, 2026 · retrieved Sep 30, 2026
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Public safety No. 10/12
California should require police to clear homeless encampments statewide.
Background After a 2024 Supreme Court ruling, cities may ban camping in public, and many California cities now clear encampments while others do not. A state requirement would make clearing encampments mandatory everywhere.
I believe that someone who's sleeping outside shouldn't be treated as a criminal. We should treat them as someone who needs support, help to get them off the street.
Press quote · May 1, 2026 · retrieved Sep 28, 2026
calmatters.org
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Education No. 11/12
California should ban social media accounts for children under 16.
Background California already limits addictive social media feeds for minors without parental consent, but does not ban accounts outright. A ban would bar platforms from giving accounts to children under 16.
Economy No. 12/12
California should repeal the law that lets workers sue employers on the state's behalf over labor violations.
Background The Private Attorneys General Act lets employees sue for labor code violations and keep part of the penalties, and it was revised in 2024. Repealing it would leave enforcement to state agencies and individual claims.
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these extortion shakedown lawsuits filed by trial lawyers, and so I put a plan to end PAGA lawsuits by appointing a labor commissioner.
Press quote · Aug 22, 2026 · retrieved Sep 28, 2026
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