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New poll shows Steyer edging Hilton in CA governor's race as battle for 2nd tightens
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%.
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According to ABC7 Bay Area’s source item, New poll shows Steyer edging Hilton in CA governor’s race as battle for 2nd tightens, 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%.
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- New poll shows Steyer edging Hilton in CA governor's race as battle for 2nd tightensABC7 Bay Area - 2026-06-01T00:23:31+00:00
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