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A new poll puts Steve Hilton narrowly ahead, but the race remains close with several candidates clustered near the top. Earlier polls also showed shifting leaders and a large undecided bloc, so the primary still looks wide open. The latest polling suggests a very tight race with no settled favorite. Hilton’s slight lead may help him marginally, but the high undecided share keeps uncertainty elevated.
Two new polls have conservative commentator Steve Hilton, billionaire Tom Steyer and Rep. Eric Swalwell as the front-runners for California governor.
A new poll showed a tight race among leading candidates in the primary as lockout concerns loom for Democrats.
A new UC Berkeley–LA Times poll shows Hilton and Bianco narrowly leading as many California voters remain undecided and unenthusiastic.
But Democrats see a silver lining.
California Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell is in the lead for the state’s Democratic gubernatorial primary.
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass (D-Useless) has seen her job approval rating plummet to 24 percent, but she’s still likely to get reelected. She still leads all of her 2026 competition. | Politics
The California governor’s race is increasingly crowded, prompting concern among Democrats, with former Sen. Barbara Boxer telling Politico the situation is “kind of a good news, bad news thing” because many candidates want to serve but there may be too many seeking the office.
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California Teachers Association
California Teachers Association endorsed Eric Swalwell for California governor.
Rep. Liccardo
Rep. Liccardo endorsed Matt Mahan after Mahan entered the 2026 California governor's race.
McClatchy California editorial board
McClatchy California editorial board endorsed Katie Porter for California governor.
Consumer Federation of California
Consumer Federation of California endorsed Katie Porter for governor.
San Francisco Chronicle editorial board
San Francisco Chronicle editorial board endorsed Katie Porter for governor.
Santa Barbara Independent
Santa Barbara Independent endorsed Katie Porter for California governor.
National Union of Healthcare Workers
National Union of Healthcare Workers endorsed Katie Porter.
California Environmental Voters
California Environmental Voters endorsed Katie Porter for governor.
California Federation of Labor Unions
California Federation of Labor Unions endorsed Katie Porter for governor.
California Federation of Labor Unions
California Federation of Labor Unions endorsed Antonio Villaraigosa for governor.
California State Building & Construction Trades
California State Building & Construction Trades endorsed Antonio Villaraigosa for governor.
California State Association of Electrical Workers
California State Association of Electrical Workers endorsed Antonio Villaraigosa for governor.
California State Pipe Trades Council
California State Pipe Trades Council endorsed Antonio Villaraigosa for governor.
E. SwalwellEric SwalwellK. PorterKatie PorterX. BecerraXavier BecerraSource: FEC
