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RandySF

(83,587 posts) Wed Mar 11, 2026, 06:08 AM Wednesday

CA-GOV: Poll shows major reshuffling in California governor's race

Yet another new frontrunner has emerged in California’s topsy-turvy race for governor.

An Emerson College Polling/Inside California Politics survey released Wednesday shows Democratic Congressman Eric Swalwell edging past Republican Steve Hilton for the lead.

The poll of 1,000 registered voters conducted March 7-9 found Swalwell, who represents the eastern Bay Area, at 17%, up from 14% in mid-February. Hilton, a Republican commentator, slipped from 17% to 13%.

Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco, also a Republican, polled at 11.4%, followed closely by billionaire Democratic activist Tom Steyer at 11%.

https://ktla.com/news/politics/inside-california-politics/california-governor-race-poll-march-2026/

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CA-GOV: Poll shows major reshuffling in California governor's race (Original Post) RandySF Wednesday OP

K & R democrank Wednesday #1

I hate to lose Swalwell from the House, but he really strikes me as the best for CA hlthe2b Wednesday #2

He didn't file for his seat. RandySF Wednesday #3

Details!!!! PCIntern Wednesday #4

Crap. Well, I guess he is "all in" for Governor... hlthe2b Wednesday #5

Not particularly impressed with any of these candidates; I guess I support Steyer. DickKessler Saturday #6

This is for California to decide pinkstarburst Saturday #7

democrank

(12,536 posts)

1. K & R

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Wed Mar 11, 2026, 06:09 AM

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hlthe2b

(113,724 posts)

2. I hate to lose Swalwell from the House, but he really strikes me as the best for CA

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Wed Mar 11, 2026, 06:16 AM

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I hate that Katie lost her House seat and wish she might return in the future.

Whatever happens, Swalwell CAN return to Congress should he lose the CA primary/election. CA does not require resignation from Congress to run unlike some states.