Here are some of the most recent poll headlines involving Xavier Becerra vs. Tom Steyer in the 2026 California governor race:
- May 5, 2026: An Emerson College Polling survey reported Steyer leading with 14%, with Becerra tied at 10% among Democrats in that snapshot.[1]
- April 15, 2026: New polls reported Becerra and Steyer tied for the Democratic lead (with Becerra showing an increase in that polling period).[2]
- April 29, 2026: One report described a poll where Steyer was close behind in Democratic support, while noting Becerra was on the rise in recent weeks.[4]
- May 13, 2026: Coverage of an Emerson College Polling/Inside California Politics survey said Becerra moved into a narrow lead (edging both Steyer and Steve Hilton in that report).[5]
If you tell me whether you mean Democratic primary/top-two ballot polling specifically or general election matchups, I can narrow this to the most comparable numbers and trends from the same polling firms.
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Chuck Rocha and Mike Madrid break down the seismic California Governor's race, where Xavier Becerra is surging despite being outspent 150-to-1 by billionaire Tom Steyer, who has already burned through $200 million, roughly $166 per vote. They unpack Steyer's undisclosed influencer campaign flooding Latino social media, what it means for the integrity of political messaging, and why Latino voters in California are rallying behind Xavier Becerra anyway. Plus: * Trump's cognitive decline - Can...
podimo.comDespite more than $30 million spent on negative ads against him, Steyer has gained four points since late April, while Becerra has slipped from 21% to 19%. Bianco has fallen out of contention with just 12 percent support. “This poll confirms what we’re hearing on the ground across California: voters are looking for an outsider who will take on the political establishment to lower costs and deliver real change,” said Heather Hargreaves, Campaign Manager for Tom Steyer for Governor. “Xavier...
www.tomsteyer.combecerra vs steyer polling showed California Democrats still undecided in the closing days before the June 2 primary as ballots kept going out from early May. Roughly 60 candidates were on one ballot under California’s top-two primary system, leaving voters to sort through a crowded field for Gavin N…
www.el-balad.comAs more undecided voters appear to be finding a candidate they like, and following some televised debates, a new poll finds billionaire Tom Steyer continuing to hold a lead among the Democrats, and only one point behind Republican Steve Hilton.
sfist.comJust last week, Becerra trailed behind billionaire activist Tom Steyer who was maintaining the Democratic lead. New polls released Monday show that the two candidates are now tied, pointing to them as the Democratic frontrunners.
www.calonews.comBillionaire Tom Steyer is leading Democrats with 14% of the vote, followed by Becerra and former U.S. Rep Katie Porter tied at 10%.
www.calonews.comUnder California law, the two highest vote getters in the June 2 primary, regardless of party affiliation, will go on to the Nov. 3 general election.
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