Totally on Brand: Fake Politicians Steyer and Becerra Use Fake Social Media Accounts to Boost Campaigns
Xavier Becerra and Tom Steyer, candidates in the California gubernatorial race, are facing accusations of using fake social media accounts to enhance their campaigns. Reports indicate that over 3,000 fraudulent accounts have been created to support Becerra while attacking Steyer. This controversy adds to the competitive atmosphere as the primary election approaches, with many voters still undecided.
- ▪Xavier Becerra leads the California governor's race with 19 percent support, followed closely by Tom Steyer and Steve Hilton at 17 percent.
- ▪Accusations have emerged that both candidates funded fake social media accounts to boost their campaigns.
- ▪The analysis claims that these accounts generated over a million views and 42,000 engagements, primarily promoting Becerra's candidacy.
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Totally on Brand: Fake Politicians Steyer and Becerra Use Fake Social Media Accounts to Boost Campaigns By Jennifer Oliver O'Connell | 9:00 AM on May 22, 2026 The opinions expressed by contributors are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of RedState.com. Xavier Becerra and Tom Steyer. (Credit: Susan Walsh/Matt Rourke/AP Images) It's roughly 10 days away from the June 2 California primary, and a recent Emerson College/Insider California Politics poll shows the California governor's race tightening. Former Health and Human Services Secretary and Democrat candidate Xavier Becerra has surged ahead, leading the field at 19 percent.
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