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Governor race · 2026 California

McLaughlin & Associates poll

Fielded 10/17/2026 – 10/20/2026 · 800 respondents · Likely voters

Result

Share of respondents (remainder shown as undecided / other)
Xavier Becerra (D)
55%
Steve Hilton (R)
39.3%

About this poll

Pollster
McLaughlin & Associates
Field dates
Saturday, October 17, 2026 – Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Sample
800 · Likely voters
Sponsors
California Post
Internal poll
No
Published
Saturday, October 24, 2026
Source
nypost.com (opens in a new tab)
Data feed
The New York Times (via PollResults.org)
Last updated

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