Steve Hilton leads latest California governor's race poll

Name: Steve Hilton leads latest California governor's race poll
Uploaded: 2026-02-19T04:44:28Z
Description: A new poll in the California governor's race has Republican Steve Hilton leading the pack with 17%. Republican Chad Bianco is tied with Democrat Eric Swalwell with 14%. Running on the Hilton ticket for attorney general is Michael Gates, the former Huntington Beach City Attorney. Gates sent an open letter to current AG Rob Bonta challenging him to a series of debates.

A new poll in the California governor's race has Republican Steve Hilton leading the pack with 17%. Republican Chad Bianco is tied with Democrat Eric Swalwell with 14%. Running on the Hilton ticket for attorney general is Michael Gates, the former Huntington Beach City Attorney. Gates sent an open letter to current AG Rob Bonta challenging him to a series of debates.

Posted February 18, 2026 8:44pm PST