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Hilton and Becerra Lead Tightening California Governor Race

Advance, politics, election, California governor

A new poll shows Republican Steve Hilton and Democrat Xavier Becerra effectively tied in California's governor race, with billionaire Tom Steyer trailing. The primary is June 2.

- Hilton leads with 22% support, followed by Becerra at 21% and Steyer at 15%. - Becerra surged after former front-runner Eric Swalwell dropped out amid misconduct allegations.

- Steyer has spent a record $192.4 million on his campaign but has not overtaken Becerra. - The poll of 1,200 likely voters has a margin of error of 2.83%.

This story was originally reported by latimes. Read the original article here.

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