CA-GOV: New Poll Finds Steyer and Hilton Leading in California

[RandySF]

A new SurveyUSA poll finds Tom Steyer (D) leading the California gubernatorial race with 21% of likely voters and Steve Hilton (R) second at 18% in the jungle primary.

Eric Swalwell, who resigned after bombshell sexual assault allegations, polled at third with 9% of voters.



https://politicalwire.com/2026/04/15/new-poll-finds-steyer-and-hilton-leading-in-california/

[JI7]

1. How much is the other Republican polling ?

[RandySF]

2. Blanco 8%

Next Dems

Swalwell 9%
Porter 8%

[MadameButterfly]

3. It's a sad day when a woman having a temper is worse than

a man committing serious sexual misconduct.

I am sad about the loss of both of them in this race.

I'm tired of billionaires buying elections. I just think you shouldn't start a political career at governor, just because you gave a lot of people a lot of money. Nor do I think being able to make money makes you the best leader.

Looking into Becerra, but does he have a chance? ...Man, California should have enough talent to generate enthusiasm and not be in fear of handing it to Republicans.

[RandySF]

4. Porter has been invisible

It was all Steyer and Swalwell up here.

[lostincalifornia]

5. A lot of silicon valley money is pushing mahan, whose only claim to fame is a short term San Jose Mayor, and

very chummy with Silicon Valley execs.

In my view the only thing he brings to the table is making it more likely it won't be two Democrats in the general election, but a Democrat and a republican, or worse, two republicans because the Democrats will fragment the votes among themselves.

[rurallib]

6. When is the primary and when can people start voting?

[PeaceWave]

7. Ballots get mailed out in a little less than three weeks.

[RandySF]

8. June 2

We should get our ballots soon after the beginning of May.