UC Berkeley Poll Shows Becerra Leading Hilton by 18 Points in California Gubernatorial Race
A poll from UC Berkeley shows Xavier Becerra leading Republican businessman Steve Hilton by an 18-point margin in the race for California governor. The poll indicates a partisan split is defining the election, with strong support for Becerra among Democrats…
Los Angeles, CA, August 14, 2026 —
A recent poll conducted by UC Berkeley indicates that Xavier Becerra holds an 18-point lead over Republican businessman Steve Hilton in the contest for California governor. The survey results highlight a significant partisan divide influencing the election dynamics.
According to the poll, Becerra garners strong support from Democratic voters, while Hilton receives robust backing from Republican constituents. This clear partisan split appears to be a defining characteristic of the gubernatorial race.
These findings are consistent with broader statewide election trends observed in California, which underscore the prevailing Democratic advantage within the state’s electorate. The poll’s data suggests that voter party affiliation is a key indicator of support for the candidates.
The specific methodologies and sample size of the UC Berkeley poll were not detailed in the provided summary. Further details regarding the polling period and margin of error are also not available.
Story summarized from the original created by Marisa Lagos | KQED on laist.com, see more information here.
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