Poll: Newsom surges ahead of Villaraigosa in governor's race

Wednesday, March 21, 2018
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Democrat Gavin Newsom has leaped ahead of Antonio Villaraigosa in the race to be California's next governor.

That's according to a new poll released Wednesday night by the Public Policy Institute of California.
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Republican John Cox has also increased his position amongst likely voters in the state.

Here's how the percentages break down:
  • 28% - Gavin Newsom (D)
  • 14% - John Cox (R)
  • 12% - Antonio Villaraigosa (D)
  • 10% - Travis Allen (R)
  • 6% - John Chiang (D)
  • 5% - Delaine Eastin (D)
  • 24% - Undecided


Amanda Rentería, who recently entered the race, was not included in the poll.
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In the Institute's January poll, Newsom and Villaraigosa were in a virtual tie, with 23% and 21% respectively.

In the race for the Senate, the incumbent, Dianne Feinstein continues to maintain a commanding 42% to 16% lead over Kevin de León.
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