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Becerra Leads in California Governor Race | US News

California’s governor’s race is heating up—with Democrat Xavier Becerra crushing Republican Steve Hilton in a new poll by a whopping 25-point margin. Sixty-one percent of likely voters back Becerra, while just 36% support Hilton, across all demographics and regions. Environmental issues dominate voters’ concerns, with 85% saying climate, wildfires, and water are critical to their choice. Yet there’s a split on economic trade-offs: 55% support stricter environmental rules despite costs, while 43% fear job losses. Housing demand clashes with environmental restrictions, as over half want…

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