Xavier Becerra gains support in California governor's race polls
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Updated · The New York Times · May 7
Xavier Becerra gains support in California governor's race polls
11 articles · Updated · The New York Times · May 7
After Eric Swalwell quit amid sexual misconduct allegations, Becerra rose from 5% or less to above 20% in multiple recent surveys.
A Democrat has placed in the top two in eight of the last 10 public polls, easing fears that Republicans Steve Hilton and Chad Bianco could both reach November.
California's nonpartisan top-two primary remains fluid, with many undecided voters; Tom Steyer has also improved, while Trump-endorsed Hilton still appears near the top in most 2026 polls.
With living costs soaring, which candidate's economic plan offers the most realistic path to affordability for Californians?
Candidates propose vastly different solutions for homelessness. Which approach promises a more effective future for California's cities?