Steve Hilton's Chances of Defeating Xavier Becerra in California—New Poll
Summary
A new poll shows California’s former Health and Human Services Secretary, Xavier Becerra, has a strong lead over Republican Steve Hilton in the race for governor. Becerra has support from about 61% of likely voters, while Hilton has around 36%. The November election will decide California’s next governor since current Governor Gavin Newsom cannot run again due to term limits.Key Facts
- Xavier Becerra and Steve Hilton advanced from California’s June top-two primary to the November general election.
- Becerra received about 28% of the primary vote, and Hilton received 24.6%.
- The recent poll surveyed 1,578 Californians, including 1,003 likely voters, with a 3.8% margin of error.
- In the poll, Becerra leads Hilton 61% to 36% among likely voters.
- California uses a top-two primary system where the top two vote-getters run in the general election regardless of party.
- California has been a Democratic stronghold in recent statewide races.
- Governor Gavin Newsom cannot run again because of term limits.
- Experts say Becerra has strong support from Democratic voters and can now focus on attracting independents and some Republicans.
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