We’ve got a tie atop the race for Governor. A new poll out Friday from Emerson College shows that republican Steve Hilton is now in a statistical dead-heat for California’s top job, alongside former front-runner democrat Katie Porter. 39% remain undecided.
“I’ve been working hard and traveling to every part of California,” Hilton said in a release. “I love this state so much and it breaks my heart to see the pain and struggle for regular working people after 15 years of one party rule. Everyone can see we need change, and some political balance in California.”
A spokesperson for Porter’s campaign said “Poll after poll shows Katie leading her Democratic opponents by double digits, driven by grassroots supporters who know that she will stand up to Donald Trump’s attacks on California and bring down costs across the state.”
The same poll also shows that the controversial effort to redraw California’s congressional lines, better known as Prop. 50, has gained a significant lead with 57% of likely voters expected to vote yes. The special election is Nov. 4.
