Coverage dated May 27, 2026

Poll: Becerra, Hilton lead ahead in California governor's race

Headline from KTVU San Francisco

According to the latest Public Policy Institute of California poll, it appears to be a tight race between Democratic front-runner Xavier Becerra and Republican Steven Hilton.

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  1. KTVU San Francisco

    Poll: Becerra, Hilton lead ahead in California governor's race (opens KTVU San Francisco)

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    KTVU San Francisco's feed description

    According to the latest Public Policy Institute of California poll, it appears to be a tight race between Democratic front-runner Xavier Becerra and Republican Steven Hilton.

  2. ABC 7 San Francisco

    Xavier Becerra and Steve Hilton lead the pack in the race for California governor, new poll shows (opens ABC 7 San Francisco)

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    ABC 7 San Francisco's feed description

    A new poll shows that Democrat Xavier Becerra is leading the polls in the race for California governor, followed by Republican Steve Hilton.

  3. NBC Los Angeles

    Xavier Becerra and Steve Hilton lead packed race for California governor, new survey shows (opens NBC Los Angeles)

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    NBC Los Angeles's feed description

    A new survey shows Xavier Becerra and Republican Steve Hilton are leading the race for California governor just days before the June 2 primary election.

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