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Becerra Leads CA Governor Poll, Mail-In Delays Could Favor GOP

5/31/2026

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Emerson College poll of likely voters on May 27-28 shows Democrat Xavier Becerra leading California’s governor’s race with 28% support.
The same poll gives Tom Steyer 22%, Steve Hilton 21%, and Bianco 12%, leaving 5% undecided.
Democratic strategists warn that, despite more than 3 million mail-in ballots cast, slower returns could let two Republicans reach the November runoff.

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Emerson College poll of likely voters on May 27-28 shows Democrat Xavier Becerra leading California’s governor’s race with 28% support.
The same poll gives Tom Steyer 22%, Steve Hilton 21%, and Bianco 12%, leaving 5% undecided.
Democratic strategists warn that, despite more than 3 million mail-in ballots cast, slower returns could let two Republicans reach the November runoff.