KTLA(@KTLA):A new poll shows Xavier Becerra widening his lead over Republican rival Steve Hilton in California’s governor’s race. The UC Berkeley Institute of Governmental Studies poll found 61% of likely voters support Becerra, compared with 34% for Hilton. Becerra’s lead has grown to 27 percentage points, up from 25 points in September. If elected, he would become California’s first Latino governor.

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2026.10.30 19:15

A new poll shows Xavier Becerra widening his lead over Republican rival Steve Hilton in California’s governor’s race. The UC Berkeley Institute of Governmental Studies poll found 61% of likely voters support Becerra, compared with 34% for Hilton. Becerra’s lead has grown to 27 percentage points, up from 25 points in September. If elected, he would become California’s first Latino governor.