Becerra Opens California Governor Lead as Wealth Tax Measure Tops 54%-45%
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Updated · POLITICO · May 28
Becerra Opens California Governor Lead as Wealth Tax Measure Tops 54%-45%
8 articles · Updated · POLITICO · May 28
PPIC’s latest survey shows Xavier Becerra in a strong position to advance from next week’s California primary, easing Democratic fears that a split field could shut the party out of November.
Mark Baldassare said Becerra would be especially well placed in a Democrat-versus-Republican runoff, given California’s voter registration advantage for Democrats.
Tom Steyer’s campaign disputed the poll’s snapshot, arguing it missed late-May attacks and ads tying Becerra to oil-industry support.
The same poll found a one-time wealth tax on California billionaires leading 54%-45%, though it faces a likely spending disadvantage as billionaire-funded opposition ramps up.
That points to a potentially less competitive governor’s race if Becerra faces Republican Steve Hilton, while ballot measures could become the sharper November battleground.
Could California's unique 'top-two' primary system lead to a surprising November election matchup?
Can a record-shattering $195 million campaign fund actually buy a victory in the governor's race?