Becerra Leads California Governor’s Race, with Hilton and Steyer in Tight Contest for Second Spot, Poll Finds
The poll shows Becerra benefiting from Democratic consolidation, while Trump’s endorsement has lifted Hilton among GOP voters and Steyer remains competitive.
- A new Berkeley IGS poll shows Democrat Xavier Becerra leading California's governor's race with 25% support, followed by Republican Steve Hilton at 21% and Tom Steyer at 19%.
- Becerra consolidated Democratic support after former Rep. Eric Swalwell ended his campaign, while Hilton gained momentum following President Donald Trump's endorsement.
- More than 2.8 million ballots have been returned in early voting ahead of the June 2 primary, with the Berkeley IGS survey conducted between May 19 and 24 among more than 5,000 likely voters.
- Mark DiCamillo, director of the Berkeley IGS poll, said the top three candidates "have separated themselves from the rest of the field," setting up a tight race for the two spots advancing to November.
- Tuesday, June 2, marks Election Day, with officials expanding in-person voting options statewide as voters choose successors to Governor Gavin Newsom.
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The former Health Secretary grows in the polls and consolidates an advantage that moves him away from his Democratic rivals
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) - We are just days away from the primary elections here in California. The race for governor of California has four of the strongest candidates vying for the lead. Millionaire Tom Steyer, one of the Democratic candidates, has invested nearly $200 million in his own campaign. He is currently in third place with 19% of the vote, according to a poll. Meanwhile, Republican Steve Hilton is in second place with 21% of the v…
Becerra leads governor's race, followed by Hilton and Steyer, Berkeley IGS poll finds
Xavier Becerra is leading the California governor's race, according to a new poll by UC Berkeley's Institute of Governmental Studies as Election Day nears on June 2. Becerra, a Democrat and former U.S. Health and Human Services secretary, had 25% support. Former Fox News host Steve Hilton followed closely behind with 21% support, and billionaire businessman and activist Tom Steyer was third with 19% support.
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The Lawton ConstitutionBecerra leads California governor’s race, with Hilton and Steyer in tight contest for second spot, poll finds
On the cusp of California’s gubernatorial June 2 primary, a poll shows voters are closely divided among three candidates vying to succeed Gov. Gavin Newsom at a perilous moment in history for the state and the nation.
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