Republicans Lead in Four California Governor Race Polls
Several candidates are running to replace Governor Gavin Newsom, who is term-limited, in the 2026 midterms.
www.newsweek.comHere are the latest reported polling snapshots in the California governor race:
Most recent poll updates (as reported)
- May 27, 2026 (PPIC / likely voters): Xavier Becerra (D) 23%, Steve Hilton (R) 20%, Tom Steyer 15%, Chad Bianco 13%, Katie Porter 12%.[3]
- May 27, 2026 (UC Berkeley IGS / likely voters): Xavier Becerra 25%, Steve Hilton 21%, Tom Steyer 19%. (This is described as a tight race in that report.)[3]
What these polls suggest
- In these two back-to-back reports, Becerra and Hilton are leading the field, with Steyer close behind, and the remaining candidates trailing.[3]
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