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California governor polls

Reported survey matchups, with the original sources and methodological details. Names tested in a survey are not a certified candidate list.

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3 survey records

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Polling history for the selected matchup3 survey observations. Vertical scale: reported support from 0 to 80 percent. Select a survey date to read its source. Arrow keys move between dates. Exact figures and source links follow in the table.0%20%40%60%80%Steve Hilton: 33% · SurveyUSA · Sep 20, 2026 · 742 people surveyed · https://www.10news.com/americavotes/poll-xavier-becerra-leads-california-gubernatorial-race-in-statewide-surveySteve Hilton: 37% · UC Berkeley Institute of Governmental Studies · Aug 9, 2026 · 2,310 people surveyed · https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-08-13/becerra-holds-strong-lead-over-hilton-in-race-for-california-governor-pollSteve Hilton: 33% · Kreate Strategies · Jun 17, 2026 · 900 people surveyed · https://kstrat.net/press/california-2026-governor-becerra-leads-hilton-juneXavier Becerra: 55% · SurveyUSA · Sep 20, 2026 · 742 people surveyed · https://www.10news.com/americavotes/poll-xavier-becerra-leads-california-gubernatorial-race-in-statewide-surveyXavier Becerra: 55% · UC Berkeley Institute of Governmental Studies · Aug 9, 2026 · 2,310 people surveyed · https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-08-13/becerra-holds-strong-lead-over-hilton-in-race-for-california-governor-pollXavier Becerra: 58% · Kreate Strategies · Jun 17, 2026 · 900 people surveyed · https://kstrat.net/press/california-2026-governor-becerra-leads-hilton-juneJun 17, 2026Sep 20, 2026
Steve HiltonXavier Becerra

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Latest surveys · selected matchup

Reported survey results and methodological disclosures
Survey & field datesReported supportSample & disclosures
SurveyUSA
Sep 15, 2026Sep 20, 2026
2026 California
Steve Hilton: 33%
Xavier Becerra: 55%
Likely voters · 742 people surveyed
Survey details
Reported margin of error: Not supplied in this feed
Method: Not supplied in this feed
Sponsors: KGTV (San Diego), The San Diego Union Tribune
Partisan label: Not supplied
Internal poll: Not marked internal by provider
Added by provider: Sep 22, 2026
Provider ID: gov202surd1c462e5
UC Berkeley Institute of Governmental Studies
Aug 3, 2026Aug 9, 2026
2026 California
Steve Hilton: 37%
Xavier Becerra: 55%
Likely voters · 2,310 people surveyed
Survey details
Reported margin of error: Not supplied in this feed
Method: Not supplied in this feed
Sponsors: Los Angeles Times
Partisan label: Not supplied
Internal poll: Not marked internal by provider
Added by provider: Aug 13, 2026
Provider ID: gov202uc 82527a3d
Kreate Strategies
Jun 13, 2026Jun 17, 2026
2026 California
Steve Hilton: 33%
Xavier Becerra: 58%
Likely voters · 900 people surveyed
Survey details
Reported margin of error: Not supplied in this feed
Method: Not supplied in this feed
Sponsors: Not supplied in this feed
Partisan label: Not supplied
Internal poll: Not marked internal by provider
Added by provider: Jun 18, 2026
Provider ID: gov202kree5c2edd2

Labels and figures are supplied by VoteHub. A listed matchup does not establish ballot qualification or primary/general-election status unless the source explicitly says so. Unlisted responses may include undecided voters or other choices; the displayed figures are not rescaled to total 100%.

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  • Senate: 9/23/2026, 8:17:19 PM UTC · 299 survey records
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  • Governor: 9/23/2026, 8:17:19 PM UTC · 234 survey records
  • National preference: 9/23/2026, 8:17:19 PM UTC · 303 survey records

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