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Updated · Los Angeles Times · Apr 20California Governor Race Thrown Wide Open as Becerra Surges and Democrats Jockey for Position
54 articles · Updated · Los Angeles Times · Apr 20
- California’s governor race has become highly unpredictable after Democrat Eric Swalwell dropped out following sexual assault allegations.
- Xavier Becerra surged in the polls, tying with Tom Steyer among Democrats, while Republicans Steve Hilton and Chad Bianco lead overall.
- With a crowded field and California’s top-two primary system, Democrats risk being shut out of the November general election ballot.
With so many undecideds, what will ultimately sway California's voters? Does California's 'top-two' primary system help or hinder voter choice? How will Swalwell's name remaining on the ballot impact the primary's outcome? Will Silicon Valley's millions ultimately decide who becomes the next governor? How will the Riverside ballot seizure controversy affect Chad Bianco's campaign? Can any candidate realistically solve California's extreme cost of living crisis?