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

Former Biden administration official Xavier Becerra announced Wednesday that he’s running to be California’s next governor – and that he won’t step aside if Kamala Harris enters the race. “It makes no difference to me who’s in or not,” Becerra said during an interview with “The Issue Is,” a statewide California political news show.

Former Biden administration Health Secretary Xavier Becerra is the latest Democrat to join the crowded field seeking to become California's next governor.

Democrat Xavier Becerra on Wednesday launched a run for governor of California, potentially pitting himself against former Vice President Kamala Harris.

After Xavier Becerra announced Wednesday he is running for California governor, former Biden administration Health Secretary said he joined the already crowded field of candidates to protect the rights of every Californian,

Becerra said he’s jumping in at a time when California is facing threats, including climate change, a housing affordability crisis and constant hostility from the Trump administration.

The former state attorney general plans on making his decades-long political resume a central selling point in his campaign.

This week, the large field of candidates in the race for California Governor grew even bigger, as Xavier Becerra, the former Congressman, California Attorney General, and Biden HHS Secretary, threw his hat into the ring.