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Steve Hilton Leads California Gubernatorial Race Amid Voter Frustration

2/26/2026

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Steve Hilton (Republican) leads the California gubernatorial race with 14% support in a Public Policy Institute of California poll.
Katie Porter (D-CA) has 13% and Chad Bianco (R-CA) has 12%, placing them behind Hilton.
52% say California is on the wrong track, signaling broad voter frustration.
Affordability matters, with 61% prioritizing it, while 55% prefer lower taxes with fewer state services.

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Story summary

Steve Hilton (Republican) leads the California gubernatorial race with 14% support in a Public Policy Institute of California poll.
Katie Porter (D-CA) has 13% and Chad Bianco (R-CA) has 12%, placing them behind Hilton.
52% say California is on the wrong track, signaling broad voter frustration.
Affordability matters, with 61% prioritizing it, while 55% prefer lower taxes with fewer state services.