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Los Angeles Scoop · Aug 13, 2026

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Becerra Leads Hilton As Fighting Trump Emerges As Major Motivation Democrat Xavier Becerra continues to lead Republican Steve Hilton in the race for California governor, with a new UC Berkeley IGS/Los Angeles Times poll showing Becerra ahead 55% to 37% among likely voters. But the poll also highlights an interesting reason behind Becerra’s support: many voters appear particularly motivated by wanting a governor who will aggressively fight President Trump and his administration, rather than necessarily supporting Becerra based solely on his individual policies.

*Becerra Leads Hilton As Fighting Trump Emerges As Major Motivation* Democrat Xavier Becerra continues to lead Republican Steve Hilton in the race for California governor, with a new UC Berkeley IGS/Los Angeles Times poll showing Becerra ahead 55% to 37% among likely voters. But the poll also highlights an interesting reason behind Becerra’s support: many voters appear particularly motivated by wanting a governor who will aggressively fight President Trump and his administration, rather than necessarily supporting Becerra based solely on his individual policies.

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