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

[RandySF]

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/

[democrank]

1. K & R

[hlthe2b]

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

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.

[RandySF]

3. He didn't file for his seat.

[PCIntern]

4. Details!!!!

Don't bother me with DETAILS!!!

just in case….

[hlthe2b]

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