"Three months out from the June primary, the top two slots in the gubernatorial race are up for grabs, Mark Baldassare, PPIC's Statewide Survey director and Miller Chair in Public Policy, said in a news release about the poll."
"How each candidate will tackle the state's affordability crisis and the cost of living was very important to 61% of likely voters and even more so to residents under the age of 35, renters and those making under $40,000 a year."
"Voters feel hammered by cost-of-living realities, so affordability will be a defining issue for them, Baldassare said."
California's 2024 gubernatorial race remains highly competitive, with five candidates clustered within the margin of error in recent polling. Steve Hilton leads at 14%, followed by Katie Porter at 13%, Chad Bianco at 12%, Eric Swalwell at 11%, and Tom Steyer at 10%. Multiple independent polls show similar results, indicating a genuinely open race three months before the June primary. The state's affordability crisis has emerged as a critical issue, with 61% of likely voters prioritizing how candidates address cost-of-living challenges. This concern is particularly acute among younger voters, renters, and lower-income residents, suggesting affordability will be decisive in determining the race's outcome.
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