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Xavier Becerra's lead over Steve Hilton widens in California governor's race, new poll shows
ABC 7 News ^ | September 16, 2026 | Josh Haskell

Posted on 09/22/2026 4:17:05 PM PDT by Angelino97

With less than two months until Election Day, a new poll in the race for California governor shows Democratic candidate Xavier Becerra's significant lead over Republican Steve Hilton widening.

A new Public Policy Institute of California poll released this week shows that Becerra is at 60%, while Hilton is at 38%.

Becerra has increased his lead over Hilton by four percentage points compared to the PPIC poll that was released one month ago.

The findings in the latest poll are based on a survey of 1,745 Californians. The survey was conducted between Sept. 4 and Sept. 10.

"Becerra managed to win the primary and come out on top, despite spending way less than his rivals, despite having less name recognition, even though he had been a statewide elected official and, you know, such a longtime member of Congress. So, to me, it's not a terrible strategy -- spend the money at the end when people are really engaged. And also, you can take advantage of that national mood for the moment, and it's just about the letter that's next to your name," said Christina Bellantoni, a professor at USC's Annenberg School.

Bellantoni says one thing to keep in mind is that voters are just starting to tune into the race. In order for Hilton to close the gap, Bellantoni says he must convince Independents and some Democrats that it's time for California to change course...

The poll also found that 65% of respondents believe candidates' positions on affordability are very important in determining their vote.

And nearly 60% of respondents say voting is more important this year than in past midterm elections.

(Excerpt) Read more at abc7news.com ...


TOPICS: News/Current Events; Politics/Elections; US: California
KEYWORDS: angelrino97; california; ducheerleadersonfr; panicporn; stevehilton; xavierbecerra

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1 posted on 09/22/2026 4:17:05 PM PDT by Angelino97
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To: Angelino97

California has to fall off a cliff before things will change.


2 posted on 09/22/2026 4:23:14 PM PDT by Jonty30 (Male simping and female promiscuity is the same thing. Resources without reciprocation.)
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To: Angelino97

It’s fake liberal poll season.


3 posted on 09/22/2026 4:24:52 PM PDT by Fledermaus (Free Republic is going to be intolerable during the Republican Presidential primary in 2028.)
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To: Angelino97

🙄 duh! Sheesh! What a surprise!


4 posted on 09/22/2026 4:31:46 PM PDT by RoseofTexas
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To: RoseofTexas
Some people are surprised.

For a while, some people were saying that Hilton could win.

5 posted on 09/22/2026 4:33:21 PM PDT by Angelino97
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“And nearly 60% of respondents say voting is more important this year than in past midterms.”

They are magicians!! Endless years of being 100% in control of California. Four years of being in control of the national economy.

Yet somehow, they can convince the voters that the people who have been in charge for a hot sec are the one’s who are responsible for affordability.


6 posted on 09/22/2026 4:36:10 PM PDT by FlipWilson
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To: Angelino97

How much is ignorannt democrat filth, cheating, or a hybrid?


7 posted on 09/22/2026 4:45:41 PM PDT by Bonemaker (invictus maneo )
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To: Angelino97

He’s gonna win even if he loses.


8 posted on 09/22/2026 4:47:57 PM PDT by roving
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The poll also found that a significant 65% believe candidates’ positions
on “affordability” are very important in determining who to vote for.


9 posted on 09/22/2026 4:54:00 PM PDT by Liz (“The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies the work of His hands. " (Psalm 19:1))
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To: Angelino97

I will have undefinable joy watching California complete its decent into third-world existance. The “big one” will be the only thing allowing survivors to have a hope of their lives perhaps attaining 19th century. Will we help? Hell no.


10 posted on 09/22/2026 5:00:40 PM PDT by Da Coyote
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To: Angelino97

Just like Pratt.


11 posted on 09/22/2026 5:00:43 PM PDT by Bonemaker (invictus maneo )
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To: Da Coyote

Yea, but it’s contagious.


12 posted on 09/22/2026 5:05:43 PM PDT by stevio (Fight until you die!)
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To: Angelino97

Who cares? Liberaltarians are getting what they want and deserve. Anyone who stays in Californication deserves what they get good and hard.


13 posted on 09/22/2026 5:14:38 PM PDT by ChuckHam
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>Anyone who stays in Californication deserves what they get good and hard.

Except Californians didn't initially vote to go hard left, it was "Country Club" Republicans who suddenly decided being opposed to open borders was a too embarrassing for them and their spouses to defend at their numerous social functions, and instead stabbed their constituents in the back.

14 posted on 09/22/2026 5:25:03 PM PDT by SecondAmendment (Political insight on loan from Rush Limbaugh)
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It’s good. Your dims are doing even more screwing. Vote for them since they are so awesome compared to CC idiots.


15 posted on 09/22/2026 5:29:43 PM PDT by ChuckHam
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To: Angelino97

It doesn’t matter...if a democrat don’t win...which is highly likely because they will cheat to ensure it happens. But if it doesn’t...then they’ll just recall the GOP winner in the first 3 months.


16 posted on 09/22/2026 5:32:14 PM PDT by for-q-clinton
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To: Angelino97

Funny how a guy polling in single digits before the primary is doing so well.


17 posted on 09/22/2026 5:59:11 PM PDT by rey
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To: roving

“He’s gonna win even if he loses.”
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Not much of a win.


18 posted on 09/22/2026 6:02:37 PM PDT by Bob Wills is still the king (Wake up and smell the coffee!)
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“It doesn’t matter...if a democrat don’t win...which is highly likely because they will cheat to ensure it happens. But if it doesn’t...then they’ll just recall the GOP winner in the first 3 months.”
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That exactly how Arnold worked his way into the governor’s office after ousting Davis in a recall.


19 posted on 09/22/2026 6:06:11 PM PDT by Bob Wills is still the king (Wake up and smell the coffee!)
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To: Angelino97

Ooh, a poll. Those aren’t totally worthless at all.


20 posted on 09/22/2026 6:11:15 PM PDT by TangoLimaSierra (To the left, the truth is right-wing violence.)
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