Becerra Sees Jump in Support After Swalwell's Exit From Race
New polling shows Becerra rising to 13% after Swalwell quit, while two Republicans still lead the California governor race, the party said.
- On Tuesday, former California Attorney General Xavier Becerra surged to 13% in the latest California Voter Index poll, rising from 4% following former Congressmember Eric Swalwell's campaign exit.
- Swalwell abandoned his gubernatorial campaign ten days ago amid sexual assault allegations, leaving a vacuum that reshuffled the race and concerned Democratic leadership about the crowded field.
- The tracking poll shows former Fox News host Steve Hilton leading with 16% and Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco at 14%, while Becerra ties billionaire philanthropist Tom Steyer for third place with 13% support.
- California Democratic Party Chair Rusty Hicks cautioned that "there are too many Democrats in the field," warning that voters could inadvertently shut Democrats out of the November general election.
- With more than 60 names on the June 2 primary ballot, political communications expert Dan Schnur notes the outcome remains unpredictable as campaigns consolidate support before mail-in voting begins in two weeks.
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Former Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra, part of the crowded Democratic field in California's gubernatorial race, appears to be gaining some steam following Eric Swalwell's departure.
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OC RegisterCalifornia Democrats’ polling shows Republicans still lead race for governor after Swalwell’s exit
Xavier Becerra, though, who had been polling in the low single digits just a few weeks ago saw a surge in the latest survey.
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