Becerra Gains in CA Governor Race

0:00On April 16th, Eric Swalwell's drop from California's governor race is shaking up the Democratic side and a fresh Emerson College poll shows Aivir. Bacera picking up steam, Swalwell bowed out earlier this month after sexual misconduct claims hit his campaign hard, tanking his support even though he denied the allegations. Now in the overall field, Republican Steve Hilton leads with 17 percent, tied with Chad Bianco and Democrat Tom Steyer at 14 percent. Each, while Bacera and Katie Porter sit at 10 percent a piece. Among Democrats only, Bacera jumped to 19 percent right behind Steyer's 20 and ahead of Porter's 15. Poll director Spencer Kimball noted Bacera gained 15 points without Swalwell in the mix, pulling in folks who might have backed the ex-Congressmen before. Voters are feeling the ripple effects in this crowded jungle primary where the top two advanced no matter party. Republicans are splitting votes with Hilton at 48 percent and Bianco at 40 percent among

1:02GOP folks keeping it tight. Independence are all over the place with Steyer edging Hilton and Bianco around 14 to 16 percent and women voters spreading support more than men. Economy tops concerns at 41 percent than housing costs at 20 percent. With the poll from April 14th to 15th hitting 1,000 likely voters in a 3-point margin, early consolidation could decide who. Makes the November showdown in the nation's biggest state. This has been U.S. News Today, powered by AI.