November 4, 2026 | For Immediate Release
November 4, 2026
For Immediate Release
SACRAMENTO, CA – Early Edge California congratulates Xavier Becerra on his election as California’s next governor and the first Latino elected to lead our state. As the son of immigrant parents, his lived experience reflects that of millions of Californians, and we hope this shared connection and understanding will guide his policies for children and families.
Throughout his career in public service, Governor-elect Becerra has championed Early Learning and Care at the local and federal level in numerous ways. He has supported families in finding affordable, quality child care by advocating for increased funding. As U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services, the National Early Care and Education Workforce Center was created to strengthen the pipeline of early learning professionals. He also worked with former U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona to advance inclusion in early childhood programs, and called for long-term federal investments in early learning.
“As a Latina and an immigrant, I am excited to welcome a governor who understands the experience of so many California families and has long championed children,” said Patricia Lozano, Executive Director of Early Edge California. “We hope he will protect the early learning investments already making a difference for kids, expand care for infants and toddlers, strengthen support for Dual Language Learners, and pay early educators the wages they deserve.”