Becerra Surges in California Governor Primary as Hilton and Steyer Chase Second

Emerson College Polling finds Xavier Becerra leading the California governor primary at 19%, with Steve Hilton and Tom Steyer each at 17%, Katie Porter at 10%, and Matt Mahan at 8%, with 12% undecided; when undecided leaners are included, Becerra rises to 20%, Steyer to 19%, Hilton to 18%, and Porter to 13%. In the Los Angeles mayoral race, Bass leads with 30% over Pratt (22%), Raman (19%), and Miller (7%). The economy is named as the top issue by Californians.