# Becerra Surges in California Governor’s Race

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Podcast: [Los Angeles News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/los-angeles-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7458113)
Published: 2026-05-29T14:16:38+00:00
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California’s governor’s race is heating up—with Xavier Becerra surging to 25% in a new UC Berkeley poll, edging out Steve Hilton at 21% and Tom Steyer at 19%. Just weeks ago, Becerra was barely visible at 5%, showing explosive momentum. Voters still prioritize the cost of living, with 74% calling it critical. Meanwhile, Democratic turnout is lagging, with only 11% of registered Democrats having returned mail ballots—down from 2022. The race is tight, the issues are clear, and the final count could rewrite the state’s political landscape. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/25e78f4cc38c3d13

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