Becerra and Hilton tied as California governor race tightens: Poll

Published May 4, 2026 4:37pm ET | Updated May 4, 2026 4:37pm ET



Former Fox host Steve Hilton and former California Attorney General Xavier Becerra are tied for the top spot in California’s gubernatorial race, according to the latest California Democratic Party poll published Monday.

Becerra, a Democrat, and Hilton, a Republican, both saw gains from the previous survey, with each now at 18% as voting for the June 2 primary gets underway.

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