Steve Hilton tied with Tom Steyer despite billionaire’s $200M ad blitz, California Post poll shows
Steve Hilton and Tom Steyer are tied for first place in a California Post poll ahead of the primary election. Both candidates received 25% support, while Democrat Xavier Becerra follows with 19%. The poll indicates a strong position for Hilton to advance to the November runoff despite Steyer's significant ad spending.
- ▪The poll was conducted from May 26 to 28 and surveyed 800 likely voters.
- ▪Steyer has invested over $200 million in his campaign, promoting himself as a progressive populist.
- ▪A majority of voters, 56%, believe California is on the wrong track, with economic issues being the top concern.
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Politics exclusive Steve Hilton tied with Tom Steyer despite billionaire’s $200M ad blitz, California Post poll shows By Annie Gaus Published May 29, 2026, 8:10 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The California Post on Google Republican Steve Hilton is tied with billionaire Democrat Tom Steyer ahead of Tuesday’s primary election, an exclusive California Post poll has revealed. The poll, conducted from May 26 to 28, shows Hilton and Steyer tied for first place at 25% support each, with Democrat Xavier Becerra third at 19%. A distant third is Republican Chad Bianco on 10%, followed by Dem. Katie Porter on 7%, and San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan on just 6%. The poll carries a margin of error of 3.5% and was conducted with a high 95% confidence level.
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