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Governor race · 2026 California

Manhattan Institute poll

Fielded 9/24/2026 – 10/1/2026 · 1,000 respondents · Likely voters

Result

Share of respondents (remainder shown as undecided / other)
Xavier Becerra (D)
57%
Steve Hilton (R)
39%

About this poll

Pollster
Manhattan Institute
Field dates
Thursday, September 24, 2026 – Thursday, October 1, 2026
Sample
1,000 · Likely voters
Sponsors
—
Internal poll
No
Published
Friday, October 9, 2026
Source
manhattan.institute (opens in a new tab)
Data feed
The New York Times (via PollResults.org)
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