"The last credible public poll, from Berkeley IGS, had Hilton at 17 percent and Bianco at 16 percent, followed by Democrats Eric Swalwell and Katie Porter at 13 percent and Tom Steyer with 10 percent."
"As long as one Democrat finished ahead of one Republican, there won't be a GOP lockout in November."
"Democratic anxiety about a possible lockout has grown, prompting four strategies for avoiding it."
"California doesn't allow write-in candidacies for the general election, making it difficult for a Republican to win without a lockout."
The 2026 California gubernatorial race is increasingly competitive, with two Republicans, Steve Hilton and Chad Bianco, gaining traction against a divided Democratic field. Polls indicate that the Republicans are closely matched, with Hilton at 17% and Bianco at 16%, while Democrats Eric Swalwell and Katie Porter trail at 13%. The possibility of a Republican lockout in the general election has prompted Democratic strategists to consider various approaches to avoid this outcome, as California's election laws do not permit write-in candidates.
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