Former U.S. Health Secretary and California Attorney General Xavier Becerra is the latest Democrat to enter the race to replace Gov. Gavin Newsom in 2028, joining seven other Democrats and one Republican — a flush field that could be upended should former Vice President Kamala Harris decide to run.

Former Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra is joining the crowded field of Democrats running for California governor.

Xavier Becerra, who served as California attorney general, joined a growing field of Democrats running next year to replace termed-out Gov. Gavin Newsom.