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Becerra widens lead over other Democrats in California gubernatorial race

The latest Public Policy Institute of California poll shows Becerra at 23% and Hilton at 20%, with Steyer trailing as Democrats close ranks.

  • On Wednesday, a Public Policy Institute poll showed Democrat Xavier Becerra leading California's gubernatorial race with 23% support, followed by Republican Steve Hilton at 20% as the June 2 primary approaches.
  • California's 'top-two' primary system allows the two highest vote-getters to advance regardless of party, creating volatility that once raised Democratic fears of a Republican 'lockout' before recent consolidation around Becerra and Hilton.
  • Trailing the leaders, billionaire Democrat Tom Steyer holds 15% support, followed by Republican Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco at 13% and former Democrat Katie Porter at 12%, creating a crowded five-candidate tier.
  • Traders on prediction markets favor a Democratic win in the November general election, though they price Hilton as competitive for a runoff spot; his path to statewide victory remains narrow given California's Democratic advantage.
  • With the June 2 primary election just days away, campaigns are making final pushes to consolidate support, knowing small shifts in turnout or late-deciding voters could still determine which two candidates advance to November.
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The former Health Secretary grows in the polls and consolidates an advantage that moves him away from his Democratic rivals

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USA Today broke the news in New York, United States on Wednesday, May 27, 2026.
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