Becerra, a Democrat, and Hilton, a Republican, both saw gains from the previous survey, with each now at 18% as voting for the June 2 primary gets underway.
“The message from California voters is clear,” Becerra spokesperson Jonathan Underland told the Washington Examiner. “They want a governor who can fight, and a governor who can win. Becerra delivers on both, and his surge proves it.”
Steve Hilton, left, and Xavier Becerra speak during a break in a California gubernatorial debate hosted by CBS LA at Pomona College in Claremont, Calif., Tuesday, April 28, 2026. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)The other Republican in the race, Riverside Sheriff Chad Bianco, remained flat at 14%. Billionaire investor Tom Steyer and former Rep. Katie Porter saw slight declines from the April 20 poll, while San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan posted a modest bump to 7%. The share of undecided voters has dropped from 24% in March
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