California 2026 Poll: Becerra Continues to Surge, Steyer and Hilton Compete for Second Spot
A new Emerson College Polling/Inside California Politics poll of the primary election for Governor of California finds former Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra leading the field at 19%, followed by Steve Hilton and Tom Steyer at 17% respectively. Ten percent support Katie Porter, and 8% Matt Mahan. Twelve percent are undecided.
“Xavier Becerra tops the crowded California primary for the first time in an Emerson poll, his support increased by nine points since mid-April, driven by now being the top choice among Democratic voters at 31%,” Spencer Kimball, executive director of Emerson College Polling, said. “Steve Hilton and Tom Steyer closely follow at 17% respectively, Hilton’s support stagnant, while Steyer’s support increased three points since April.”
Undecided voters were asked whom they would support if the election were held today and they had to decide right now. When including which candidate undecided voters lean toward, support for Becerra increases by one point to 20%, Steyer by two points to 19%, Hilton by one point to 18%, and Katie Porter by three points to 13%.
Of voters who have decided on a candidate in the gubernatorial primary, 60% say they will definitely support their chosen candidate, while 40% could change their mind and vote for someone else.
https://emersoncollegepolling.com/california-2026-poll-becerra-continues-to-surge-steyer-and-hilton-compete-for-second-spot/
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