Elections and public opinion in California.
1 reviewed survey record1 races coveredLatest fieldwork
2026-10-19
2026-10-19
Latest findings
Latest result per race or topic and voter population. Registered and likely voters are shown separately; these are individual polls, not forecasts or averages.
Governor · 2026 · California likely voters
Democrat Xavier Becerra 60.3%, Republican Steve Hilton 32.6%
| Response | Share |
|---|---|
| Democrat Xavier Becerra | 60.3% |
| Republican Steve Hilton | 32.6% |
| Undecided | 7.1% |
California likely voters · n = 1,000. Bars use a 0–100% scale; less-than results have no exact-length bar.
Question wording & sample
If the election for Governor were held today, for whom would you vote? If you already voted, for whom did you vote?
California likely voters
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Emerson College Polling: California, 2026-10-17–2026-10-19
Fieldwork ended 2026-10-19 · Released 2026-10-21