New Poll Finds Steyer and Hilton Leading in California

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New Poll Finds Steyer and Hilton Leading in California

April 15, 2026 at 3:12 pm EDT By Taegan Goddard 146 Comments

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

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 (D), who resigned after bombshell sexual assault allegations, polled at third with 9% of voters. Former Rep. Katie Porter (D) is also at 9%.

[PeaceWave]

1. Steyer is surging on betting markets...

Tom Steyer’s Odds for CA Governor Surged from 7% to 69% on Polymarket

https://hoodline.com/2026/04/from-7-to-65-in-three-weeks-on-polymarket-how-swalwell-meltdown-made-tom-steyer-california-s-favorite/

https://polymarket.com/event/california-governor-election-2026

[flamingdem]

2. Maybe Steyer will attract independents

Wonder if he's doing outreach with Latinos. Hope so.

[SunSeeker]

3. Looks like Steyer will be our next governor.

My husband, a Bernie supporter going way back, is voting for Steyer. He likes Steyer’s ads.

Me, I just want CA to consolidate around one Democrat enough to get through this infernal primary with at least one Democrat on the November ballot for governor.

[PeaceWave]

4. Multiple candidates simply imploded. It's been a truly bizarre race.

[usonian]

5. All I wonder (and it's not that critical) is where he stands on the "billionaire tax"

We'll get it on the ballot ANYWAY.

https://www.democraticunderground.com/104040211
Get the California Billionaire Tax on the ballot -- message from Bernie

Billionaires and corporate interests have too much power and influence in this country. As they hoard more and more wealth, our critical public infrastructure crumbles.

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The Golden State is home to more than 200 billionaires who've profited off of taxpayer-funded resources while exploiting tax breaks like the ones passed in Trump's so-called "Big Beautiful Bill."

That same bill just gutted California's healthcare system to the tune of $100 billion – cuts that are already forcing hospitals and ERs to close their doors forever.

It's not too late to stop the healthcare collapse. All that's needed is for billionaires to finally pay their fair share. That's why thousands of Californians are coming together to support an emergency 5% tax on billionaires to keep hospitals and ERs open.

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In solidarity,

Team Bernie

All 3 links are the same.
https://billionairetaxnow.org/where-can-i-sign/

One rec at the link above?
COME ON, PEOPLE.
KICK THE SHIT OUT OF THIS!