Becerra Extends Lead in California Governor Poll

TL;DR
A PPIC poll of 986 likely voters shows Democrat Xavier Becerra leading the California governor’s race with 23%, followed by Steve Hilton at 20%, Tom Steyer at 15%, Chad Bianco at 13%, and Katie Porter at 12%. The race is shaped by California’s open-primary system, with Becerra gaining momentum after Swalwell dropped out amid misconduct allegations; the survey also highlights broader national mood and other political trends ahead of midterm elections.
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