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California Democrats Invest in Polls Amid Gubernatorial Race

3/11/2026

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The California Democratic Party will invest hundreds of thousands of dollars in polling to evaluate gubernatorial candidates.
Eight of nine major Democratic candidates remain in the race despite a party call for candidates to withdraw.
A crowded field could let Steve Hilton (Republican) and Chad Bianco (Republican) advance in the June primary under California's top-two primary system.
The party plans six polls starting March 24 focusing on historically underrepresented communities.

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The California Democratic Party will invest hundreds of thousands of dollars in polling to evaluate gubernatorial candidates.
Eight of nine major Democratic candidates remain in the race despite a party call for candidates to withdraw.
A crowded field could let Steve Hilton (Republican) and Chad Bianco (Republican) advance in the June primary under California's top-two primary system.
The party plans six polls starting March 24 focusing on historically underrepresented communities.