Gavin Newsom has Dems worried by refusing to endorse a successor for governor’s race
California Governor Gavin Newsom's lack of endorsement for a successor in the gubernatorial race is raising alarms among Democratic donors. Polls indicate a tight race between Democrat Xavier Becerra and Republican Steve Hilton, with concerns about a potential runoff. The situation is further complicated by a scandal involving Becerra's former aides, which could impact his campaign.
- ▪Gavin Newsom has not endorsed any Democratic candidates for governor, causing concern among party donors.
- ▪Polls show Xavier Becerra and Steve Hilton nearly tied, with both likely to make the runoff if the election were held today.
- ▪A scandal involving Becerra's former aides has raised questions about his campaign's integrity.
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Page Six Hollywood Gavin Newsom has Dems worried by refusing to endorse a successor for governor’s race By Ian Mohr and Peter Kiefer Published May 22, 2026, 9:45 a.m. ET California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s refusal to endorse any of the Democratic candidates vying to replace him is causing deep concern among top donors who are becoming increasingly worried that Republican Steve Hilton — a British-born former Fox News commentator — could sneak out a victory in the general election. On Tuesday, a Democratic Party Poll was released showing Hilton and Democrat Xavier Becerra, a former attorney general, effectively tied at 22% and 21% respectively. Billionaire Tom Steyer was in third place at 15%, while the remaining 58 candidates were all in single digits.
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