Becerra Leads Hilton in CA Governor's Race as Environment Emerges as Top Issue, Poll Finds
Becerra leads Hilton 61% to 36% in a PPIC poll as both candidates spotlight environment and housing issues in the governor’s race.
- Democrat Xavier Becerra leads Republican Steve Hilton 61% to 36% in California's gubernatorial race, according to a new Public Policy Institute of California poll released Wednesday.
- On Wednesday, both candidates previewed their November platforms at the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials conference in downtown Los Angeles, with Becerra attacking Hilton's ties to President Donald Trump.
- While Hilton characterized the race as "wide open," political analyst Matt Klink noted that California's Democratic registration provides a substantial structural advantage, with Democrats outnumbering Republicans by 20 points.
- Both candidates hold overwhelming party support: 93% of Democrats back Becerra while 90% of Republicans favor Hilton, though independent voters lean toward Becerra at 60%.
- The general election is set for Nov. 3, 2026, with 85% of likely voters citing environmental policy as important in their voting decision.
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In Dueling L.A. Speeches, Becerra And Hilton Give Preview For November
In separate speeches delivered a few hours apart, California’s two gubernatorial hopefuls stuck to familiar themes — offering a preview of the issues that could define the November election to succeed Gov. Gavin Newsom. Xavier Becerra, a Democrat, sought to tie Republican rival Steve Hilton to President Trump during his remarks Wednesday at the National Assn. of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials conference in downtown L.A. Hilton focused on…
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