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New poll shows Steyer edging Hilton in CA governor's race as battle for 2nd tightens

June 1, 2026 · By

The Emerson College poll found former U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra is leading the field with 28% support. Steyer followed with 22%, while Hilton was close behind at 21%. The results differ from a closely watched Berkeley Institute of Governmental Studies poll released Friday. That survey showed Becerra leading with 25%, Hilton in second at 21% and Steyer at 19%.