Becerra, Hilton Lead California Governor Primary With 23% and 20%
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Updated · KABC-TV · May 28
Becerra, Hilton Lead California Governor Primary With 23% and 20%
9 articles · Updated · KABC-TV · May 28
PPIC's latest poll puts Xavier Becerra at 23% and Steve Hilton at 20% just days before California's June 2 primary, making them the clearest frontrunners in the top-two contest.
Tom Steyer follows at 15%, Chad Bianco at 13% and Katie Porter at 12%, with no other candidate reaching double digits in the crowded field.
The survey suggests the November runoff currently points to Becerra and Hilton, though analysts say two Democrats could still emerge from California's party-blind primary system.
Under that system, the top two finishers advance regardless of party, making late movement in the final days critical to who reaches the general election.
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?