Katie Porter is in the middle of California’s crowded 2026 governor’s race, where the top-two primary is deciding which two candidates move on to the general election. Recent polling has put her behind Xavier Becerra, Steve Hilton and Tom Steyer, with Porter around 7% to 10% in the latest surveys. She has also drawn attention for sharp attacks on rivals Tom Steyer and Xavier Becerra, including a CNN fact-check over claims about a damaging video and Becerra’s legal exposure. The race remains unsettled as voting closes and results may take time because California counts mailed ballots received after Election Day if postmarked on time.