[
    {
        "role": "user",
        "content": "Who%20does%20Xavier%20Becera%20prefer%20for%20California%20lieutenant%20governor%3F"
    },
    {
        "role": "assistant",
        "content": "I couldn\u2019t find any reliable reporting or statements showing that Xavier Becerra has *publicly declared* a preference or endorsement for any particular candidate in the 2026 California lieutenant governor race.  \n\nHere\u2019s what is known:\n\n- **Fiona Ma**, currently the State Treasurer of California, is one of the leading candidates running for lieutenant governor in 2026. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fiona_Ma?utm_source=openai))  \n- Multiple political clubs and Democratic groups have endorsed Fiona Ma for lieutenant governor. For example, the *San Francisco Young Democrats* and *Fallbrook Democrats* both list her as their choice. ([sfyd.org](https://www.sfyd.org/endorsements?utm_source=openai))  \n\nEven though Fiona Ma is broadly supported within relevant Democratic circles, there's no credible source showing that Xavier Becerra has explicitly backed her or anyone else in that particular race as of now. If you want, I can try to dig deeper and check whether he makes an endorsement closer to the general election."
    },
    {
        "role": "user",
        "content": "How%20does%20he%20feel%20about%20Josh%20Fryday%3F"
    },
    {
        "role": "assistant",
        "content": "There are no public statements, interviews, or credible reports indicating how Xavier Becerra *personally* feels about Josh Fryday or that he has endorsed him in the 2026 race for lieutenant governor in California.\n\nHere\u2019s what is known and what remains unclear:\n\n---\n\n### What **is** known\n\n- **Josh Fryday** is a Democratic candidate for lieutenant governor in the June 2026 primary. He is currently California\u2019s Chief Service Officer under Governor Gavin Newsom, and has emphasized priorities like housing affordability, workforce development, clean energy, and expanding service programs. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Josh_Fryday?utm_source=openai))  \n- Fryday has received significant endorsements, including from Gov. Gavin Newsom, former State Controller Betty Yee, several teachers' unions, and editorial boards. ([factually.co](https://factually.co/fact-checks/politics/california-lieutenant-governor-endorsements-b43a02?utm_source=openai))  \n\n---\n\n### What **is not** found\n\n- No credible source meets any claim that Xavier Becerra has made public remarks *for or against* Fryday. I could not locate any official statements, press releases, interviews, or social media posts by Becerra that reflect his opinion of Fryday\u2019s candidacy.\n- There\u2019s also no record of Becerra endorsing Fryday, despite Fryday having several high-profile endorsements. ([factually.co](https://factually.co/fact-checks/politics/california-lieutenant-governor-endorsements-b43a02?utm_source=openai))  \n\n---\n\nIf you'd like, I can try to look deeper into recent town halls, local news, or Becerra\u2019s campaign-specific materials to see if any remarks have been made more quietly. Would you prefer I check that?"
    }
]