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Poll Shows Porter, Bianco Leading California Governor’s Race

Former Rep. Katie Porter was also the favorite among voters who would have supported Kamala Harris.
Poll Shows Porter, Bianco Leading California Governor’s Race
(Left) U.S. Rep. Katie Porter (D-Calif.) speaks at Irvine Valley College in Orange County in Irvine, Calif., on Oct. 14, 2022. (Right) Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco addresses supporters of U.S. President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump during a rally in Coachella, Calif., on Oct. 12, 2024. Mario Tama/Getty Images; Frederic J. Brown/AFP via Getty Images
Jill McLaughlin
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Democrat Katie Porter and Republican Chad Bianco are the leading candidates in the race to succeed termed-out California Gov. Gavin Newsom, according to a new poll released Aug. 21.

A sample of 1,445 randomly selected voters taken from July 28 to Aug. 12 by Politico and its partners also indicated that Porter, a former congresswoman from Irvine, captured the largest share—30 percent—of voters who would have supported Kamala Harris.

Jill McLaughlin
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Jill McLaughlin is an award-winning journalist covering politics, environment, and statewide issues. She has been a reporter and editor for newspapers in Oregon, Nevada, and New Mexico. Jill was born in Yosemite National Park and enjoys the majestic outdoors, traveling, golfing, and hiking.