Xavier Becerra and Steve Hilton lead the pack in the race for California governor, new poll shows
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Key Points:
- A new Public Policy Institute of California poll shows five candidates for California governor with double-digit support ahead of the June 2 primary election.
- Democrat Xavier Becerra leads with 23% support, followed closely by Republican Steve Hilton at 20%.
- Other candidates with significant support include Democrat Tom Steyer (15%), Republican Chad Bianco (13%), and Democrat Katie Porter (12%).
- The top two candidates, regardless of party affiliation, will advance to the November general election.
- It remains possible that two Democrats could be the top candidates moving forward, though currently Becerra and Hilton lead the race.