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California 2026 general election
A new California poll shows Xavier Becerra well ahead of Steve Hilton in the governor’s race. Katie Porter has also said she is unlikely to run again after finishing far behind in the primary. The general election matchup remains Becerra vs. Hilton. The poll points to a stronger position for Democrats in the governor’s race. Porter’s exit does not change the matchup, but it removes a former candidate from the field and leaves Becerra vs. Hilton as the clear contest.
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| Date (Start - End) | Spread | Becerra | Hilton |
|---|---|---|---|
Polling Average | Becerra+23.5 | 57.3% | 33.8% |
Public Policy Institute of CaliforniaJun 29 - Jul 6 | Becerra+25.0 | 61.0% | 36.0% |
Kreate StrategiesJun 13 - 17 | Becerra+25.0 | 58.0% | 33.0% |
University of Southern California/California State University Long Beach Center for Urban Politics and Policy/Cal Poly PomonaMay 23 - 26 | Becerra+23.0 | 58.0% | 35.0% |
University of California Berkeley Institute of Governmental StudiesMay 19 - 24 | Becerra+21.0 | 52.0% | 31.0% |
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
California Statewide Law Enforcement Association
California Statewide Law Enforcement Association endorsed Xavier Becerra for governor of California.
California Teachers Association
California Teachers Association endorsed Xavier Becerra for governor.
California Academy of Family Physicians
California Academy of Family Physicians endorsed Xavier Becerra for governor of California.
California Medical Association
California Medical Association endorsed Xavier Becerra for governor of California.
Planned Parenthood Affiliates of California
Planned Parenthood Affiliates of California endorsed Xavier Becerra for California governor.
California Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas
California Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas endorsed Xavier Becerra for governor.
California Democratic lawmakers
California Democratic lawmakers endorsed Xavier Becerra for governor.
California Faculty Association
California Faculty Association endorsed Xavier Becerra for California governor.
California Republican Party
The California Republican Party endorsed Steve Hilton for governor.
X. BecerraXavier BecerraSource: FEC