Sheinbaum Backs Becerra in California Race
The Mexican president called a win for the Democratic candidate a victory for Latino representation while refusing to comment on congressional results.
By Lucia Orlov ·
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum expressed support for Xavier Becerra on Tuesday, Nov. 3, as Californians voted in the midterm elections.
Sheinbaum stated that a victory for the Democratic candidate would provide representation for Mexican immigrants in the United States. She noted that 40 million people of Mexican origin live in the U.S., including first and second generation residents. She said these individuals participate in American political life through the major parties.
Becerra, the son of Mexican immigrants, campaigned on the support of the Latino community. He urged voters to cast ballots in memory of Hispanic migrants who do not have voting rights. He said his family’s immigration history was central to his campaign strategy.
Polls released in the days before the vote showed Becerra leading Republican challenger Steve Hilton by a wide margin. Becerra entered the race in 2025 to unseat incumbent Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom. He gained momentum in recent months following the departure of Eric Swalwell from the contest after accusations of sexual assault.
During her daily press conference, Sheinbaum said Becerra’s potential win would counter narratives from U.S. far right groups that target Latinos. She described those narratives as rooted in classism and racism that need to end. She said the presence of Mexican Americans is integral to the fabric of the United States.
When reporters asked about the potential for Democrats to reclaim the majority in Congress, Sheinbaum declined to offer an opinion. She said it is not appropriate to comment on the day of the election. She stated that Mexico would wait for the results and continue on its path regardless of the outcome.
Becerra promised to maintain California’s opposition to President Donald Trump if elected. As California Attorney General, he filed more than 120 lawsuits against the first Trump administration. Those legal actions covered issues ranging from immigration policy to climate change regulation.
Source: La Opinión
