SHIFTING TIDE? Survey reveals who is leading in race for California governor

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From Breitbart: Republican Steve Hilton leads the latest poll for the California governor’s race in 2026, in a stunning result that indicates an electorate hungry for change.

The poll, by Emerson College, confirms that the Golden State is as left-wing as ever. Fully 57% support Gov. Gavin Newsom’s (D) proposal to gerrymander California’s congressional districts, overriding a constitutional requirement for an independent redistricting commission.

However, Hilton — a conservative commentator and policy analyst fiercely critical of governance in the state — is leading the poll, ahead of every major Democratic Party candidate, including former Rep. Katie Porter.

Hilton’s lead is well within the poll’s 3% margin of error. And overall, the Democratic candidates in the poll outweigh the Republican candidates. But aside from Porter, there is no Democrat polling in double digits. And Porter’s campaign is largely believed to be over after a recent explosive tirade against a CBS interviewer.

Gavin Newsom is currently serving his second term as governor, and is term-limited, so is not eligible to run for a third term.  The election will be held November 3, 2026.

Hilton seized on the stunning new poll results showing he is leading in the race, and wrote:

BREAKING: First poll since Katie Porter meltdown shows Steve Hilton leading race for California governor.

Steve: “People want change. I’ve got the business experience and the government reform experience to take on the corrupt Sacramento system and fight for working families.”

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