NextGen California Congratulates Governor-Elect Becerra and State Legislators After Election Day

For Immediate Release: November 4, 2026
Contact: Tyler Bushnell, tyler.bushnell@nextgenpolicy.org

 

As California enters a new era of gubernatorial leadership, NextGen California has begun to prepare its policy agenda for the upcoming 2027 legislative session

SACRAMENTO – Yesterday, Californians elected Xavier Becerra as the state’s 41st governor and a new group of leaders in the California Legislature. They also rejected ballot initiatives that sought to undermine voter protections (Prop 39) and environmental regulations (Prop 45), which are both expected to fail. Throughout the nation, by voting to change the party leadership of both the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S Senate, Americans signaled that the country is collectively ready for a change in direction, particularly as it relates to tackling issues of affordability. 

“Throughout our history, generations of Americans have faced defining crossroads — pivotal moments that move us closer to building a more perfect union as well as a California that works for everyone,” said Arnold Sowell Jr., Executive Director for NextGen California. “NextGen California congratulates Governor-elect Xavier Becerra, our state’s first elected Latino governor, as well as the newly elected members of the California State Senate and Assembly.

“Across the country, people-power helped shape election outcomes amid record-breaking corporate spending. In the years ahead, the nation will look to California to lead the resistance against efforts to put profits over people. We must continue to advance policies that address the kitchen-table affordability issues affecting communities and families throughout our state, from student loan debt to higher housing costs and utility bills to the loss of healthcare and much more. These are issues NextGen has long focused on and will continue advocating for in the years ahead. Simply put, we can and must do more. NextGen looks forward to working with the incoming Governor and Legislature to advance our mission of building a more equitable, prosperous, and climate-resilient California for all.” 

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NextGen California is a nonprofit advocacy organization that breaks down barriers and rebalances power in the State Capitol on behalf of all Californians.