Karen Bass, Xavier Becerra top L.A. mayor, California governor poll
Los Angeles Times • • nation
Key Points:
- Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass leads the mayoral race with 30% support but faces a likely runoff against Spencer Pratt or Nithya Raman, who are closely competing for second place with 22% and 20% respectively.
- In the California governor’s race, Democrat Xavier Becerra has surged to 19% support, leading a tight primary where billionaire Tom Steyer and Republican Steve Hilton are tied at 17%, with the top two advancing to the November election.
- The mayoral poll indicates a significant decrease in undecided voters from over 50% in March to 16%, with younger voters favoring Raman and older voters strongly supporting Bass; Pratt holds a solid base among Republicans and independents.
- Analysts note the mayoral race remains fluid, with Pratt likely consolidating Republican votes, while Raman could gain ground by mobilizing younger and undecided voters; the gubernatorial race's volatility is influencing voter behavior.
- Some experts question the poll’s accuracy due to demographic discrepancies, including an overrepresentation of Latino and younger voters compared to expected turnout, potentially affecting the reliability of the results.