Summary
A recent poll suggests Republicans could have a chance to win California's upcoming governor's race due to a split among Democratic candidates. The poll shows Republican candidates consolidating support while Democratic votes are spread across multiple priorities. If this pattern continues, two Republicans could advance to the general election.
Key Facts
- A poll from the Berkeley Institute shows Republican candidates Steve Hilton and Chad Bianco leading with 17% and 16% respectively.
- Leading Democratic candidates Eric Swalwell and Katie Porter each have 13% support.
- California's governor's race is open because Governor Gavin Newsom reached term limits.
- Over 10 candidates are running, with Democrats splitting their support among many.
- Democratic voters have a range of priorities like housing, immigrant protections, and the environment.
- Republican voters mainly focus on cutting waste, fraud, and political corruption.
- California's primary allows the top two candidates, regardless of party, to advance to the general election.
- The poll surveyed 5,019 registered voters, with a margin of error of about 2.5 percentage points.
