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Governor, California

November 3, 2026 · 8 statements · 2026.09.23-62c72ad8

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ImmigrationNo. 1/8

California should allow state and local police to cooperate more with federal immigration enforcement.

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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.

Xavier Becerra Disagree

you have jurisdiction to do only certain things...our law enforcement can investigate the ice police, charge the ICE police

Interview or debate · Apr 13, 2026 · retrieved Sep 23, 2026

ICE, while it's a federal agency, still must obey the Constitution. It still must respect state laws when it goes beyond its jurisdiction.

Press quote · Jun 12, 2026 · retrieved Sep 23, 2026

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Steve Hilton Agree

Remember, this is federal law… What is the point of passing laws if you don't enforce them?

Press quote · Nov 17, 2025 · retrieved Sep 23, 2026

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Health careNo. 2/8

California should end state-funded Medi-Cal coverage for adults without legal immigration status.

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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.

Xavier Becerra Disagree

I don't believe cutting health care is a good decision, and I would do everything I could as governor to avoid having to make those cuts.

Press quote · May 18, 2025 · retrieved Sep 23, 2026

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Steve Hilton Agree

Stop taking money from California taxpayers who can barely afford their healthcare to give free healthcare to citizens of other countries who shouldn't even be here

Press quote · Jul 6, 2026 · retrieved Sep 23, 2026

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TaxesNo. 3/8

California should raise the state income tax rate on its highest earners.

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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.

Xavier Becerra Agree

Yes to real revenue, but no to this initiative. Every Californian must pay their fair share, and no billionaire should pay taxes at rates lower than teachers, firefighters or nurses.

Press quote · Jun 26, 2026 · retrieved Sep 23, 2026

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Steve Hilton Disagree

If we don't face up to the reality, California's economy is going to absolutely collapse.

Press quote · Aug 4, 2026 · retrieved Sep 23, 2026

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TaxesNo. 4/8

California should lower its state gas tax.

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California charges a per-gallon gas excise tax that rises with inflation each year and funds road and transit projects. Lowering it would reduce pump prices and the revenue for those projects.

Xavier Becerra No clear position

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Steve Hilton Agree

Eliminate the 60 cents per gallon state excise tax: Currently, California charges 60 cents per gallon in excise taxes, which contribute significantly to prices at the pump. Removing this tax would shave another 60¢ off the cost.

Campaign or official site · Mar 30, 2026 · retrieved Sep 23, 2026

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Energy and climateNo. 5/8

California should end its requirement that utilities buy a set share of renewable power.

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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.

Xavier Becerra No clear position

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Steve Hilton Agree

End Renewable Energy Credits and Portfolio Mandates. Stop forcing utilities and businesses to buy credits and overpriced renewable power that drive up household bills.

Campaign or official site · Jan 1, 2026 · retrieved Sep 23, 2026

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HousingNo. 6/8

California should require cities to allow apartments on more residential land.

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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.

Xavier Becerra Agree

The vast majority of California's residential land still excludes affordable housing and apartments.

Campaign or official site · Sep 23, 2026 · retrieved Sep 23, 2026

my administration will build off the success of SB 79 by seeking to end exclusionary zoning around more types of transit

Campaign or official site · Sep 23, 2026 · retrieved Sep 23, 2026

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Steve Hilton No clear position

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HousingNo. 7/8

California should create ongoing state funding for rental assistance.

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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.

Xavier Becerra Agree

I will establish a dedicated, stable targeted homelessness prevention funding stream within the state's homelessness response, one that communities can plan around year over year

Campaign or official site · Sep 23, 2026 · retrieved Sep 23, 2026

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Public safetyNo. 8/8

California should fully fund the drug treatment and sentencing changes in Proposition 36.

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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.

Xavier Becerra Agree

It's a hollow gesture to pass Prop 36 and not provide the funding for mental health services, drug addiction services.

Interview or debate · Mar 3, 2026 · retrieved Sep 23, 2026

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Steve Hilton No clear position

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