Polls Show Tight 2026 California Governor Race Led by Villaraigosa

Source: nytimes.com

This interactive New York Times page tracks the latest polls for the 2026 California gubernatorial election, featuring data from multiple surveys of likely voters. Key players include Democratic frontrunner Antonio Villaraigosa, Republican tech figure Steve Hilton, Democratic Rep. Katie Porter, and others like Xavier Becerra and Tony Thurmond. The core finding is a fragmented field where no one dominates, reflecting California's diverse electorate and the open seat left by term-limited Gov. Gavi