Xavier Becerra Leads California Gubernatorial Primary Poll Ahead of Steyer and Hilton
Becerra gains support in latest poll with Steyer and Hilton not far behind

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In the latest Emerson College Polling survey, Xavier Becerra leads the California gubernatorial primary with 28%, followed by Tom Steyer at 22% and Steve Hilton at 21%. The poll indicates strong support for Becerra among key demographics, while younger voters favor Steyer.
- 01Becerra's support among Democrats is at 44%, with 36% support from both Hispanic voters and women.
- 02Hilton has consolidated 59% of the Republican vote, significantly ahead of Chad Bianco at 29%.
- 03Steyer leads with 36% support among voters under 30 years old and has 25% support among white voters.
- 04The poll indicates that 75% of respondents are firm in their candidate choice, with only 4% undecided.
- 05Becerra's support has increased by 9 percentage points since the last poll conducted on May 9-10.
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Xavier Becerra, the former California Attorney General, is leading the gubernatorial primary race according to the latest Emerson College Polling survey. Released just ahead of the primary, the poll shows Becerra commanding 28% of the vote, followed by fellow Democrat Tom Steyer at 22% and Republican Steve Hilton at 21%. Becerra's support has notably grown among key demographics, including 44% of Democrats and 36% of both Hispanic voters and women. Meanwhile, Hilton has secured a significant portion of the Republican vote, with 59%, while Chad Bianco trails at 12%. Steyer finds favor among younger voters, particularly those under 30, where he leads with 36%. The poll indicates that if no candidate achieves a majority, the top two will advance to the general election in November. Becerra's support has risen by 9 percentage points since the previous poll, while Steyer and Hilton have seen increases of 5 and 4 percentage points, respectively. The survey, which included 1,000 likely voters, was conducted from May 27-28, suggesting a solidified voter base for Becerra as Election Day approaches.
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The gubernatorial primary results will significantly influence California's political landscape and voter engagement leading into the general election.
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