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In California, voters received early ballots in the mail more than a week and a half ago and are now making choices in key 2026 elections, including in the race for governor of the Golden State and mayor of Los Angeles. <\/p>\n

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Even though the primary election is roughly two weeks away, a new poll shows there isn\u2019t a clear frontrunner in these races. <\/p>\n

In the governor\u2019s race, more than 60 candidates are on the ballot, creating a very fluid situation. The mayoral race isn\u2019t much better. <\/p>\n

Gov. Gavin Newsom hasn\u2019t yet endorsed a candidate to replace him or lead the state\u2019s most populous city. <\/p>\n

As Jeff Burton, a lobbyist and longtime strategist for Republican leaders told the Deseret News, Newsom\u2019s \u201ctop priority hasn\u2019t been California for about a year and a half.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s been obvious that he\u2019s running for president, and you can\u2019t even say it\u2019s the worst-kept secret, because just everybody knows it,\u201d he said. <\/p>\n

Burton added, \u201cHe hasn\u2019t been interested in who his predecessor is, or protecting that legacy \u2014 and that\u2019s been clear.\u201d <\/p>\n

The latest polling, published on Wednesday, shows former Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra leading the large field with 19% in the race for California governor. <\/p>\n

Former Fox News host and Republican Steve Hilton and Democratic billionaire Tom Steyer were tied at 17%. <\/p>\n

Former U.S. Rep. Katie Porter and San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan earned 10% and 8% support, respectively, while 12% of voters still remain undecided. <\/p>\n

California gubernatorial race is still largely undecided<\/h3>\n

The news of Becerra\u2019s small lead comes after his recent interview with a Los Angeles paper that garnered negative attention. <\/p>\n

\u201cBy the way, this is a profile piece, this is not a gotcha piece, right?\u201d Becerra asked KTLA\u2019s Annie Rose Ramos as the cameras rolled. <\/p>\n

When the reporter responded that \u201cthe questions are fair\u201d and necessary to learn more about him as a candidate, Becerra responded, \u201cSo long as it\u2019s about the profile.\u201d <\/p>\n

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Awkward moment kicks off KTLA interview with Xavier Becerra. @CaliforniaICP Full report: https:\/\/t.co\/UcMXzidzrf pic.twitter.com\/OViYkfTg3t<\/p>\n

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He further explained to the reporter, \u201cThe way I describe profile is you talk about all the things that I\u2019ve done, things I want to do, and along with some tough questions, but not only tough questions.\u201d<\/p>\n

Jeff Le, a political consultant who also served as a deputy cabinet secretary for California Gov. Jerry Brown, noted that Hilton and Becerra have a district advantage while all candidates are running against the clock in hopes of changing voters\u2019 minds. <\/p>\n

Hilton and Becerra have successfully locked in their bases against their closest internal party rivals, namely Chad Bianco and Tom Steyer. <\/p>\n

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\u201cEven though Becerra recently gave a poorly received interview, the number of undecided voters has shrunk. This means most people have already made up their minds, protecting Becerra\u2019s lead,\u201d noted Le. <\/p>\n

Steyer is losing ground to Becerra. His only remaining option to win is to destroy Becerra\u2019s reputation using heavy negative advertising, Le noted. <\/p>\n

\u201c(San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan), a late entrant in the race, has made gains from perceived strong debates but he is likely too late to consolidate the anti-Steyer and anti-Becerra coalition at this juncture.\u201d<\/p>\n

But, as Burton told the Deseret News, \u201cpolling is junk science.\u201d <\/p>\n

\u201cOpinions change second by second,\u201d he said. \u201cThere\u2019s still a lot of voters who are holding their ballots back, waiting and seeing.\u201d<\/p>\n

Burton speculated that with \u201ca wide-open field,\u201d it\u2019s possible the Democrat who receives 15% of the vote could become the next governor of California, where a candidate needs to advance to and win the general election.<\/p>\n

Who is leading in the Los Angeles mayoral race?<\/h3>\n

Even though incumbent Mayor Karen Bass faces \u201cheavy criticism of her handling of last year\u2019s fires and its recovery,\u201d she is the favorite in the race, garnering backing from the Democratic establishment, including former Vice President Kamala Harris, as well as influential unions, according to Le. <\/p>\n

As per the latest Emerson College poll, Bass leads with 30% support, up by 10 points compared to last month. <\/p>\n

Not too far behind is reality TV star Spencer Pratt, who is running as an independent, with 22%. <\/p>\n

\u201cPratt, armed with strong ads and a penchant for flair, has made leaps and is currently outpacing Democratic Socialist Councilmember Raman by a slim few points,\u201d Le noted. Nithya Raman polled at 15%. <\/p>\n

\u201cAs of now, Pratt could be the challenger to Bass in the November general election,\u201d he speculated. \u201cOne thing to watch will be the number of undecideds who could break late for Pratt.\u201d<\/p>\n

Compared to last month, when 50% of the candidates were undecided, only 16% of Los Angeles voters now say they are undecided on who they will vote for in the mayoral race.<\/p>\n

Pratt may have been the villain in the storylines for \u201cThe Hills\u201d reality show but recent AI-generated ads feature Pratt as Los Angeles\u2019 hero, saving the city. In one video, he is battling Bass in a light-saber duel, as NBC News reported. <\/p>\n

These videos, created by Charlie Curran, a filmmaker, have generated millions of views on social media. Pratt himself has shared campaign videos that feature his wife and \u201cThe Hills\u201d cast member Heidi Montag Pratt and their son figuring out their life after the devastating Palisades Fire that burned down their home. <\/p>\n

As voters navigate the primary, Burton offered two pieces of advice for voters who haven\u2019t filled out their ballots. <\/p>\n

First, research your preferred candidates\u2019 qualifications. <\/p>\n

Second, ask yourself whether the candidate of choice has the potential to improve the lives of everyday Californians. <\/p>\n

\u201cThere\u2019s a lot of bureaucracy in California, and you want somebody who can bust through that, which is hard to find,\u201d he said. <\/p>\n

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