Xavier Becerra leads new California governor's race poll
The latest Emerson College poll shows Becerra at 19% support, with Hilton at 17.1% and Steyer at 16.6% in a crowded field.
- Former Health Secretary Xavier Becerra leads the California gubernatorial primary with 19% support, according to a new Emerson College poll, marking the first time he has topped the field ahead of the June 2 election.
- Becerra's rise follows the departure of former Representative Eric Swalwell, who dropped out last month amid sexual misconduct allegations; since mid-April, Becerra gained nine percentage points to become the top choice among Democratic voters at 31%.
- Fox News host Steve Hilton trails closely at 17.1%, followed by philanthropist Tom Steyer at 16.6%, while Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco holds about 11% support and Democrat Katie Porter polls at about 10%.
- With just 12% of voters undecided, 60% of those with a preference say they will definitely support their pick, though 40% might still change their minds; the top two vote-getters will advance to the November runoff.
- Californians began voting as ballots hit mailboxes earlier this month, with in-person voting centers opening May 23 in Voting Choice Act counties; voters have until June 2 to cast ballots in the primary, which will determine candidates for the November 3 general election.
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Los Angeles (USA), 13 May (EFE).- Former U.S. Health Secretary Xavier Becerra leads the poll to the California governorate primary elections, in a tight race in which there is still no favorite candidate to maintain a big advantage, according to a poll revealed this Wednesday by Emerson College Polling. Becerra, who also held the post of California prosecutor and represented a state district in the U.S. Congress for more than two decades, has ta…
Xavier Becerra Leading Latest Poll in Race for California Governor
Xavier Becerra is leading a new poll in California’s race for governor. A survey released by Emerson College Polling shows the Democrat has moved ahead of Republican Steve Hilton in the crowded field ahead of the June 2 primary. The poll found 19 percent of likely voters support Becerra while Hilton trails closely behind with just over 17 percent backing. Billionaire Democrat Tom Steyer ranks third, drawing about 16-and-a-half percent support fr…
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