Hilton and Becerra Lead as California’s Primary Turns Brutal
Tuesday, May 26, 2026 · 8 min
Steve Hilton and Xavier Becerra are virtually tied in a new California governor poll, with Tom Steyer still within reach and Matt Mahan fighting late campaign-finance questions as the June primary narrows.
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Steve Hilton and Xavier Becerra are virtually tied in a new California governor poll, with Tom Steyer still within reach and Matt Mahan fighting late campaign-finance questions as the June primary narrows.
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- Walters: Hilton and Becerra lead new poll for governor of California. Steyer is behind, but not out. — Mercury News
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- Tom Steyer on why he should be California's next governor: Video — The Sacramento Bee
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- Dan Walters: Education Is Vital and Costs California Billions, So Why Aren’t Candidates for Governor Talking About It? | Opinions | Noozhawk — Noozhawk
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- Here are full interviews with top California governor candidates — KCRA 3 News
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