Steve Hilton gains ground in California governor’s race but Becerra maintains lead: Poll

Steve Hilton gains ground in California governor’s race but Becerra maintains lead: Poll

Democrat Xavier Becerra continues to hold a commanding lead over Republican Steve Hilton in California’s gubernatorial race, but the gap has narrowed as the candidates head toward their November showdown, according to a poll released Thursday. Becerra leads Hilton 55% to 37% among likely voters in a UC Berkeley Institute of Governmental Studies poll conducted […]

Aug 13, 2026

Xavier Becerra holds 18-point lead over Steve Hilton in California governor’s race

Becerra’s lead has narrowed, but Steve Hilton still faces a steep climb in the November election.

Aug 13, 2026