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Swalwell Exit Shifts California Governor Race Toward Becerra, Poll Finds

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Source: - Emerson Polling
Swalwell Exit Shifts California Governor Race Toward Becerra, Poll Finds
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A new Emerson College Polling/Inside California Politics survey of the June 2026 California governor primary shows Democrat Xavier Becerra gaining traction after Eric Swalwell’s withdrawal, with Becerra at 19% among Democrats (a 15-point lift without Swalwell on the ballot) behind Tom Steyer (20%) and Katie Porter (15%); on the Republican side Hilton leads with 48% to Bianco’s 40%, 23% of voters are undecided, and the economy remains the top issue at 41%.

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