Summary
Katie Porter, a Democratic candidate for California governor, is trailing behind Republican candidate Steve Hilton in a new poll. The poll shows Porter has less support compared to Hilton, suggesting a possible challenge for her in the 2026 gubernatorial election. The poll contrasts with some earlier ones where Porter had more favorable results.
Key Facts
- A recent Zogby Strategies poll shows Steve Hilton, a Republican, ahead of Democrat Katie Porter by six percentage points.
- The poll included 1,000 likely voters and has a margin of error of +/- 3.2 percentage points.
- California has not elected a Republican governor since Arnold Schwarzenegger, who left office in 2011.
- Some past polls, like those by Emerson College and Citrin Center/Politico, showed Porter leading in the primary race.
- The next California gubernatorial election will occur on November 3, 2026, with primaries in June 2026.
- California uses a jungle primary system where all candidates run on a single ballot, and the top two advance to the general election.
- Porter has been endorsed by EMILY’s List, a pro-choice Democratic organization, which may influence her support.
- Voter inclinations seem influenced by recent events and campaign messaging, as indicated in polls.
