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Poll Shows Two Republicans Leading CA
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Posted By: Dreadnought, 3/19/2026 12:56:12 AM

Here's something I doubt many people had on their bingo card. A new poll released today shows two Republicans leading the California race for governor. Despite a long, entrenched Democratic reign over California politics, a new poll shows two Republicans leading by slim margins in the state’s 2026 race for governor as the June primary election fast approaches. The confounding results appear to be mostly due to the state’s left-leaning electorate feeling uninspired by any single candidate in the crowded field of eight top Democrats. Because of California’s top-two primary rule, that lethargy could lead to Democrats being shut out

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Poll Shows Two Republicans Leading CA
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Posted by Dreadnought 3/19/2026 12:56:12 AM Post Reply
Here's something I doubt many people had on their bingo card. A new poll released today shows two Republicans leading the California race for governor. Despite a long, entrenched Democratic reign over California politics, a new poll shows two Republicans leading by slim margins in the state’s 2026 race for governor as the June primary election fast approaches. The confounding results appear to be mostly due to the state’s left-leaning electorate feeling uninspired by any single candidate in the crowded field of eight top Democrats. Because of California’s top-two primary rule, that lethargy could lead to Democrats being shut out
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Posted by Dreadnought 3/19/2026 12:53:39 AM Post Reply
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Posted by Dreadnought 3/19/2026 12:50:22 AM Post Reply
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Posted by Dreadnought 3/19/2026 12:47:56 AM Post Reply
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Posted by Dreadnought 3/18/2026 9:25:51 PM Post Reply
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