After Eric Swalwell's exit, one Democrat is getting a fresh look in the California governor's race

Former Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra is gaining traction as Democrats search for a candidate to unite behind to avoid a general election shutout.

Former Rep. Eric Swalwell’s abrupt exit from California’s already messy governor’s race was expected to result in consolidation around at least one of the two top polling Democrats, billionaire activist Tom Steyer and former Rep. Katie Porter.

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