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.