Latest Polling Reveals Increased Backing for Xavier Becerra, Steyer and Hilton Close Behind
In an exciting update for the upcoming gubernatorial primary, Xavier Becerra, the former state attorney general, is pulling ahead. Hot on his heels are billionaire Tom Steyer and conservative commentator Steve Hilton.
In the most recent survey ahead of the primary, Becerra, a Democrat, is leading with a comfortable 28% of the vote. Steyer, also a Democrat, is in second place with 22%, and Hilton, a Republican, is just behind at 21%.
Republican Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco is trailing at 12%. Meanwhile, Democrats Katie Porter, a former congresswoman from Orange County, and Matt Mahan, the mayor of San Jose, have both secured 5% of the vote.
Becerra Gains Ground Among Key Demographics
Becerra's popularity is on the rise among different groups. He now holds 44% of Democratic votes, 36% of Hispanic votes, and 36% of women's votes.
In contrast, Hilton has managed to secure the majority of the Republican vote. He leads with a solid 59% compared to Bianco's 29%.
Steyer is the top choice among younger voters under 30, with 36%, and white voters, with 25%.
Top Two Candidates Move to General Election
In this race, the top two candidates, regardless of their party, will move on to the general election in November. If Bianco's support dwindles by Election Day, Hilton stands to gain. Steyer's chances hinge on his ability to engage young voters and prevent Becerra from further expanding his coalition, which could eat into Steyer's support.
Most of those polled seem to have made up their minds. About 75% said they will definitely vote for the candidate they named in the poll. The remaining 25% said they might still change their minds.
Only 4% of those polled were completely undecided. When asked who they might support, Becerra was the top choice with 28%, followed by Hilton and Steyer, both at 23% each.
Polling Trends Show Significant Shifts
Compared to a poll conducted just over two weeks ago, Becerra's support has increased by 9 percentage points. Steyer and Hilton's support has also grown, by 5 and 4 percentage points respectively. Bianco saw a slight increase of 1 percentage point. However, Mahan and Porter have seen decreases in their support, with losses of 3 and 5 percentage points respectively.
This recent polling data offers a tantalizing glimpse into the potential outcome of the upcoming gubernatorial primary. As the race tightens, it's clear that every vote counts and the final result is far from certain.
In an exciting update for the upcoming gubernatorial primary, Xavier Becerra, the former state attorney general, is pulling ahead. Hot on his heels are billionaire Tom Steyer and conservative commentator Steve Hilton.
In the most recent survey ahead of the primary, Becerra, a Democrat, is leading with a comfortable 28% of the vote. Steyer, also a Democrat, is in second place with 22%, and Hilton, a Republican, is just behind at 21%.
Republican Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco is trailing at 12%. Meanwhile, Democrats Katie Porter, a former congresswoman from Orange County, and Matt Mahan, the mayor of San Jose, have both secured 5% of the vote.
Becerra Gains Ground Among Key Demographics
Becerra's popularity is on the rise among different groups. He now holds 44% of Democratic votes, 36% of Hispanic votes, and 36% of women's votes.
In contrast, Hilton has managed to secure the majority of the Republican vote. He leads with a solid 59% compared to Bianco's 29%.
Steyer is the top choice among younger voters under 30, with 36%, and white voters, with 25%.
Top Two Candidates Move to General Election
In this race, the top two candidates, regardless of their party, will move on to the general election in November. If Bianco's support dwindles by Election Day, Hilton stands to gain. Steyer's chances hinge on his ability to engage young voters and prevent Becerra from further expanding his coalition, which could eat into Steyer's support.
Most of those polled seem to have made up their minds. About 75% said they will definitely vote for the candidate they named in the poll. The remaining 25% said they might still change their minds.
Only 4% of those polled were completely undecided. When asked who they might support, Becerra was the top choice with 28%, followed by Hilton and Steyer, both at 23% each.
Polling Trends Show Significant Shifts
Compared to a poll conducted just over two weeks ago, Becerra's support has increased by 9 percentage points. Steyer and Hilton's support has also grown, by 5 and 4 percentage points respectively. Bianco saw a slight increase of 1 percentage point. However, Mahan and Porter have seen decreases in their support, with losses of 3 and 5 percentage points respectively.
This recent polling data offers a tantalizing glimpse into the potential outcome of the upcoming gubernatorial primary. As the race tightens, it's clear that every vote counts and the final result is far from certain.