US EditionNew survey shows 5-way gridlock in California governor's race
Five candidates are within a 4-point range in a PPIC poll, reflecting voter concerns about affordability and a split Democratic field before California’s June primary.
- On Wednesday, the Public Policy Institute of California found five candidates in a statistical dead heat among likely voters in the race to replace termed-out Gov. Gavin Newsom, based on a survey of 1,657 adults.
- Voters say affordability is decisive, and 61% of likely voters find candidates' plans very important as nine Democrats raise concerns about a split vote in the June 2 primary.
- PPIC's survey of 1,657 Californians shows Hilton at 14%, Porter 13%, Bianco 12%, Swalwell 11% and Steyer 10%, within the margin of error.
- Party leaders are now pressing lower-polling candidates to drop out as the bottom six candidates claim 30% support and the California Democratic Party convention failed to unite behind one candidate.
- Three months out, the June 2 primary positions wealthy donors and unions to decide which campaigns survive amid a race heated by a proposed 5% billionaires tax backed by SEIU-UHW and Sen. Bernie Sanders.
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Still no clear front-runner in California governor's race
California’s gubernatorial race is beginning to show its first signs of shape for Democrats, though a new poll suggests the crowded contest is more competitive and unpredictable than many expected. Three Democrats — former Rep. Katie Porter, Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA), and billionaire Tom Steyer — and two Republicans — former Fox News host Steve Hilton and Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco — are within 4 percentage points of one another, accor…
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No clear frontrunner for governor, but new poll names five with the best shot
For the last year, as the array of announced and potential candidates for governor constantly fluctuated, those who closely follow California politics have waited for the field to stabilize and for independent polling to reveal who really has a chance to win. We finally have the cast of characters — nine Democrats and two Republicans — and on Wednesday we also got a poll by the Public Policy Institute of California that divides it into five whos…
Tight California governor’s race between five leading candidates
The race to replace termed-out California Gov. Gavin Newsom is a tight contest between five candidates, according to a new poll released Wednesday. Three Democrats — former Rep. Katie Porter, Rep. Eric Swalwell and hedge fund founder Tom Steyer — and two Republicans — conservative commentator Steve Hilton and Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco — are within 4 percentage points of one another, according to the nonpartisan Public Policy Institute…
New poll: Five candidates for governor are in a “statistical dead heat”
The race to succeed Gov. Gavin Newsom is still wide open and the candidates’ views on the state’s burgeoning affordability crisis might hold the key to the governorship, according to a new poll. The Public Policy Institute of California released its latest statewide survey this week which found five candidates are essentially in a “statistical dead heat” among likely voters. The poll, which was conducted Feb. 3-11 and surveyed 1,657 residents, p…
Tight California governor's race between five leading candidates
Three Democrats and two Republicans are in a statistical tie in the California governor's race. The top two vote-getters in the June primary will move on to the November general election to lead the state.
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