Xavier Becerra
9%1H39%Xavier Becerra went from 30% to 39% in the last hour.
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Xavier Becerra went from 30% to 39% in the last hour.
Xavier Becerra went from 30% to 39% in the last hour.
Matt Mahan went from 6% to 10% in the last hour.
The California governor race remains wide open heading into the June 2 top-two primary, with a CBS News poll putting Steve Hilton (16%) and Tom Steyer (15%) narrowly ahead and 26% undecided. Eight candidates debated as mail ballots are about to go out, underscoring how unsettled the field is. Another CNN debate is scheduled next week, with Tony Thurmond not qualifying. The poll and large undecided share point to a still-volatile race, which may keep winner odds dispersed. Hilton and Steyer could see modest support from being early polling leaders, but uncertainty remains high.
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The next debate is May 5 on CNN. Let’s hope it’s better.
A new poll shows Democrat Xavier Becerra and Republican Steve Hilton tied in the state's governor race, further confirming Becerra's surge in the race.
The candidates felt pressure to differentiate themselves, with ballots going out to voters next week. The result was a more spirited battle than past debates.
In the most recent independent poll from Emerson College, roughly 23% of voters remain undecided.
Things got testy during Tuesday's CBS debate at Pomona College, the second in a series of televised debate leading up to the June 2 primary.
Gloria Romero
Gloria Romero endorsed Steve Hilton by running for California lieutenant governor on his Republican ticket.
EMILYs List
EMILYs List endorsed Katie Porter for Governor of California in the 2026 election cycle.
Elizabeth Warren
Elizabeth Warren endorsed Katie Porter for Governor of California in the 2026 election.
Karen Bass
Karen Bass endorsed Antonio Villaraigosa for governor of California in the 2026 election.
N. ShanahanNicole Shanahan
E. SwalwellEric Swalwell
A. PadillaAlex Padilla
E. AgarwalEthan Agarwal
K. PorterKatie PorterX. BecerraXavier BecerraSource: FEC
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