Calif. Governor Race: Becerra and Hilton Lead in PPIC Poll
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A PPIC poll ahead of California’s June 2 primary shows Democrat Xavier Becerra and Republican Steve Hilton leading the governor’s race, setting up a likely top-two showdown in November. Democrats hold a near two-to-one edge overall, with Becerra’s surge after Swalwell’s exit reshaping the field. The top-two primary system remains popular among voters, even as Democrats and Republicans debate potential reforms.
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