US 2026 Elections Newsrael News Desk OCT 27, 2025
Republican Steve Hilton leads California governor race poll
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In a surprise result, Republican commentator and policy analyst Steve Hilton is leading the latest Emerson College poll for the 2026 California governor’s race, ahead of all major Democratic contenders, including former Rep. Katie Porter.
The election is scheduled to take place on November 3, 2026.
The result reflects growing frustration among voters with the state’s leadership and economic challenges.
Despite Hilton’s lead, the survey shows California remains deeply liberal — with 57% of respondents backing Gov. Gavin Newsom’s controversial proposal to gerrymander the state’s congressional districts, bypassing the independent redistricting commission.
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