California Post poll has signs of hope except for third-place Gavin Newsom

Steve Hilton is doing better than expected.That’s the key takeaway from the statewide poll conducted by The California Post among 800 likely voters from Oct.17 to 20.The Republican candidate has run an energetic campaign, focused on ideas.

And he did well in the debate earlier this month.  The biggest news, opinion and culture shaping California right now.Please provide a valid email.

By clicking above you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.Never miss a story He’s begun closing the gap — somewhat.Hilton still trails Democrat Xavier Becerra by double digits.

But he’s now within 16 points, trailing the Democrat 55.0% to 39.3%.That’s closer than the old RealClearPolitics average of 23.2%.Hilton is also more well-liked than the Republican Party.

He’s just barely underwater — 39.0% favorable to 42.5% unfavorable.His party, in contrast, only has a 37.1% favorable rating, versus a 59.0% unfavorable rating.California Post News: Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X, YouTube, WhatsApp, LinkedInCalifornia Post Sports Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, XCalifornia Post Opinion California Post Newsletters: Sign up here!California Post App: Download here!Home delivery: Sign up here!Page Six Hollywood: Sign up here!If Hilton falls short on Election Day, local Republicans may well wonder what might have been if the national party had put money and effort into helping him win.The good news for Republicans is that California voters don’t like Democrats very much, either — they have a net positive approval rating of just 1.1%. Voters are equally divided over Becerra, and they have turned sour on incumbent Gov.

Gavin Newsom. Only 47.2% of voters say Newsom is doing a good job; 50.4% disapprove of his job in office, perhaps reflecting his increasing focus on his presidential ambitions and his trips to early primary states. Newsom is leaving office at a low point.The poll shows that only 30.1% of ...