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Xavier Becerra's lead over Steve Hilton widens in California governor's race, new poll shows
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· September 17, 2026
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Key points With Election Day approaching, this development is notable. A new poll in the California governor's race indicates Xavier Becerra's lead over Steve Hilton is growing.
A new poll in the California governor's race indicates Xavier Becerra's lead over Steve Hilton is growing. With Election Day approaching, this development is notable. The poll shows a significant lead for Becerra, and this gap is widening.
Further details about the poll and its findings are available. The election is less than two months away, and this new information may be of interest to those following the race.
The source provides more information about the poll and its results, offering insight into the current state of the California governor's race.
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Category: government Published: September 17, 2026 Source: ABC7 Los Angeles (KABC) Reading time: 1 min
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