Steve Hilton's Chances of Beating Democrats in California Governor Race
A CBS News/YouGov poll shows Republican Steve Hilton narrowly leading California's gubernatorial primary, as Democrats are split among several candidates and a large share of voters remain undecided. The absence of an incumbent and a top-two primary system have created an unusually open race in the typically Democratic state. Cost of living concerns dominate voter sentiment, with a majority describing it as unmanageable and expressing skepticism about the attainability of the 'California Dream.'
- ▪Steve Hilton leads the primary field with 16% support, ahead of Tom Steyer at 15% and Xavier Becerra at 13%.
- ▪Undecided voters make up 26% of the electorate, the largest bloc in the race.
- ▪70% of registered voters say the cost of living in California is unmanageable, up from 61% in 2021.
- ▪Only 36% of voters express any confidence that the 'California Dream' is attainable today.
- ▪California has not elected a Republican governor since Arnold Schwarzenegger left office in 2011.
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By Sam StevensonAssociate News EditorShareNewsweek is a Trust Project memberSee more of our trusted coverage when you search.Prefer Newsweek on Googleto see more of our trusted coverage when you search.A new CBS News/YouGov poll shows Republican Steve Hilton narrowly leading a fractured California governor’s primary field as Democrats split support among several high-profile candidates.With six weeks until the June 2 primary, undecided voters outnumber any single candidate, making the race unusually volatile.A divided Democratic electorate raises the risk of a top‑two shutout, giving Republicans a rare opening in deep‑blue California.Read More on PoliticsSupreme Court Deals Blow to Democrats, Denies Virginia Redistricting Map1 min readNew Bill Would Make Student Loan Forgiveness Easier…
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