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Steve Hilton vs. Becerra: Latest California Polls With 7 Weeks to Midterm

Steve Hilton vs. Becerra: Latest California Polls With 7 Weeks to Midterm

Summary

Recent polls show Democrat Xavier Becerra leading Republican Steve Hilton by a large margin in California’s governor race. Although Hilton’s support has increased slightly in recent surveys, Becerra maintains a strong lead with about 60 percent support compared to Hilton's 38 percent.

Key Facts

  • The latest poll by the Public Policy Institute of California (PPIC) found Becerra at 60% support and Hilton at 38% among likely voters.
  • Hilton gained two points since the previous PPIC poll but remains behind by 22 points.
  • Other polls from UC Berkeley and Kreate Strategies also show Becerra leading by double digits.
  • A poll commissioned by Hilton’s campaign showed a smaller margin, with Becerra at about 49%, Hilton at 41%, and nearly 10% undecided.
  • Market prediction platforms give Becerra approximately a 95-96% chance of winning in November.
  • Affordability and cost of living are the top concerns for California voters in the governor race.
  • Most likely voters prefer Democratic candidates over Republicans in local House races by about 62% to 36%.
  • Over half of Californians feel the state is going in the wrong direction, especially Republicans and independents.
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