New Poll Dashes GOP’s Wildest Dreams For California Gubernatorial Election
A new poll indicates that Republicans may face a shutout in the California gubernatorial primary. Democratic candidates Xavier Becerra and Tom Steyer lead the race, while Trump-backed Republican Steve Hilton is in third place. If these trends continue, Republicans could be excluded from the November ballot.
- ▪Xavier Becerra leads the poll with 28% support, followed by Tom Steyer at 22% and Steve Hilton at 21%.
- ▪Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco is in fifth place with only 12% support.
- ▪The poll reflects a significant shift from earlier in 2026 when Hilton and Bianco were leading candidates.
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Elections New Poll Dashes GOP’s Wildest Dreams For California Gubernatorial Election Photo by Matei Horvath/Getty Images for California Environmental Voters Anthony Iafrate Associate Editor May 30, 2026 6:23 PM ET May 30, 2026 6:23 PM ET Anthony Iafrate Associate Editor Font Size: const observer = new MutationObserver((mutations) => { const adDivToHide = document.querySelector("#dailycaller_incontent_1"); if (adDivToHide && dc_noads_page) { adDivToHide.classList.add("hide-premium", "hide-free"); observer.disconnect(); console.log("Ad div found and hidden"); } }); observer.observe(document.body, { childList: true, subtree: true }); A new poll suggests Republicans’ longshot hopes of taking the California governor’s mansion could end with a shutout in Tuesday’s primary.
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