Becerra, Hilton Tie as California Governor Race Turns Testy — May 06, 2026

A new Democratic Party poll puts Xavier Becerra and Steve Hilton atop a still-fractured governor’s race, just as CNN’s debate turned sharp with mail voting already underway. In this episode: Top stories: 1. Becerra Tied With Hilton for Lead in California Governor's Race: Poll — GV Wire https://gvwire.com/2026/05/05/becerra-tied-with-hilton-for-lead-in-california-governors-race-poll/ 2. Candidates for California governor tangle in testy debate with mail voting already underway - ABC News — ABC News https://abcnews.com/US/wireStory/candidates-california-governor-tangle-testy-debate-mail-voting-132690095 3. Follow Money: CA Governor’s Race 2026 — Fullerton Observer https://fullertonobserver.com/2026/05/05/follow-money-ca-governors-race-2026/ 4. Q&A: Katie Porter, California governor candidate – San Diego Union-Tribune — San Diego Union-Tribune https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2026/05/05/qa-katie-porter-california-governor-candidate/ 5. Tom Steyer wins endorsement from former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown — San Francisco Chronicle https://www.sfchronicle.com/politics/article/willie-brown-tom-steyer-governor-endorsement-22243220.php Follow and rate California Governor's Race on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Feedback? Email [email protected]