Hilton and Becerra Lead as California’s Primary Turns Brutal — May 26, 2026

Steve Hilton and Xavier Becerra are virtually tied in a new California governor poll, with Tom Steyer still within reach and Matt Mahan fighting late campaign-finance questions as the June primary narrows. In this episode: Top stories: 1. Walters: Hilton and Becerra lead new poll for governor of California. Steyer is behind, but not out. — Mercury News https://www.mercurynews.com/2026/05/23/walters-hilton-and-becerra-lead-new-poll-for-governor-of-california-steyer-is-behind-but-not-out/ 2. Matt Mahan facing campaign questions, political jabs ahead of primary — ABC7 News https://abc7news.com/post/california-gubernatorial-election-matt-mahan-facing-campaign-questions-political-jabs-ahead-primary/19170273/ 3. Tom Steyer on why he should be California's next governor: Video — The Sacramento Bee https://www.sacbee.com/news/politics-government/election/article315849700.html 4. Dan Walters: Education Is Vital and Costs California Billions, So Why Aren’t Candidates for Governor Talking About It? | Opinions | Noozhawk — Noozhawk https://www.noozhawk.com/dan-walters-education-is-vital-and-costs-california-billions-so-why-arent-candidates-for-governor-talking-about-it/ 5. Here are full interviews with top California governor candidates — KCRA 3 News https://www.kcra.com/article/california-governor-election-top-candidate-interviews/71041066 Follow and rate California Governor's Race on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Feedback? Email [email protected]