Steyer Leads Hilton in California Governor's Race Poll
A Survey USA poll shows Democrat Tom Steyer at 21% and Republican Steve Hilton at 18%, with Democrats favored 56-26 overall.
The California governor's race all of a sudden has a very different face.
Two top candidates have emerged for California's June primary, a major shift in the state's crowded governor's race. The poll shows Democratic candidate Tom Steyer leading with 21% of likely voters. Republican candidate Steve Hilton is at 18%.
Add up all the votes for Democratic candidates, and voters are favoring Democrats 56%. Republican front-runners have 26% of the vote. 18% are undecided.
This poll was taken several days ago, before Eric Swalwell self-destructed. He got 9% of the vote. After Steyer at 21%, the next Democrat is Swalwell at 9%, and Katie Porter at 8%. All the other Democrats are at 5% or less.
The next governor should stand up against President Trump, according to 58% of the California electorate.
This poll was conducted by Survey USA on behalf of the San Diego Union-Tribune. It appears to be scientifically valid.