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High cost of living tops voter concerns, Becerra remains front-runner in governor's race, new poll shows
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· September 24, 2026
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As Californians prepare to elect a new governor in November, the top concern they want the new leader to prioritize is reducing the state's entrenched high cost of living, according to a new poll.
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What is this story about? As Californians prepare to elect a new governor in November, the top concern they want the new leader to prioritize is reducing the state's entrenched high cost of living, according to a new poll.
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