The Election for Governor of California

May 15, 2026, 18:23
USPolitics

Introduction

Many people want to be the governor of California. Xavier Becerra is currently the most popular person in the polls.

Main Body

Some people do not like Xavier Becerra. They say he did a bad job with health and the border in the past. But his friends say he is a strong leader and helped many people get healthcare. Becerra has other problems too. Two people who worked for him stole $225,000. Becerra did not steal the money, but his enemies say he did not watch his money well. Other people are also in the race. Tom Steyer spent a lot of his own money on ads. Some people say he broke a law about social media. Two other men, Steve Hilton and Chad Bianco, have different ideas about the earth and weather.

Conclusion

The election is on June 2. The two best candidates will go to the final vote.

Learning

πŸ’‘ The 'People' Pattern

In this text, we see how to describe people using is/are and did/has.

1. Describing a Person (Now)

  • Xavier Becerra is popular.
  • He is a strong leader.
  • They are in the race.

2. Describing Actions (Past)

  • He did a bad job.
  • He helped many people.
  • They stole money.

πŸ” Quick Guide: Positive vs. Negative

Good side βœ…Bad side ❌
Popular β†’\rightarrow Not popular
Strong leader β†’\rightarrow Did a bad job
Helped β†’\rightarrow Stole

Key Rule: To make a sentence negative in the past, we use did not + the basic word.

  • Example: Becerra did not steal the money.

Vocabulary Learning

governor
the person who is in charge of a state or country
Example:The governor will meet with the teachers tomorrow.
California
a state on the west coast of the United States
Example:California is known for its sunny beaches.
popular
liked or admired by many people
Example:The new movie is very popular among teenagers.
polls
surveys that ask people about their opinions
Example:The polls show that most people prefer the new policy.
health
the state of being free from illness or injury
Example:Good health is important for a happy life.
border
a line that separates two countries or regions
Example:The border between Canada and the U.S. is 8,891 miles long.
leader
a person who guides or directs a group
Example:She is a strong leader in her community.
healthcare
medical services and care for people's health
Example:Affordable healthcare is a major issue.
money
currency used to buy things
Example:He saved a lot of money for his future.
ads
short messages that promote products or ideas
Example:The ads on TV are very creative.
law
a rule that people must follow
Example:It is a law to wear a seatbelt.
social media
websites and apps where people share information
Example:Many people use social media to stay connected.
earth
the planet we live on
Example:The earth is round.
weather
the conditions of the atmosphere at a particular time
Example:The weather today is sunny.
election
a process where people choose leaders
Example:The election will be held next month.
vote
to choose someone or something in a voting process
Example:You should vote for the candidate you trust.
candidate
a person who runs for a position
Example:The candidate gave a speech about education.
final
last or concluding
Example:The final exam will be next week.