CBS News poll finds that California governor's race is still a wide ...
Ahead of Tuesday's debate in the California governor's race, it's still a wide-open contest, CBS News' latest poll finds. Tom Wait reports.
www.cbsnews.comHere are the latest reported polling developments in the California governor race (as of May 2026), with the key headline numbers and what changed:
Latest poll headlines
- Democrat Xavier Becerra and Republican Steve Hilton are tied for the lead at 18% each in a new poll commissioned by the California Democratic Party, with undecided voters down to 14% as the June 2 primary approaches.[4]
- The same reporting says Becerra gained 15 points since March, while the field tightened as ballots were sent out and more voters moved off “undecided.”[4]
- Earlier coverage (Feb 2026) described the race as tight, with five candidates essentially tied at the top, Katie Porter surging back to top among Democrats, and Steve Hilton remaining the overall top choice.[2]
What to watch next
- With undecided still meaningful (14%), small shifts in messaging, debates, and late campaigning could still move who advances in California’s “jungle primary” system.[4]
If you tell me which party/candidates you care about (e.g., Hilton vs. Becerra, or whether you want a “top 5” poll tracker), I can summarize the most relevant recent polls in that order.