Key facts
- Tom Steyer's odds have decreased in the California governor primary.
- Xavier Becerra is now favored to win the California governor primary.
- Polls are open for the 2026 California governor primary election.
As polls open for the 2026 California governor primary election, new odds indicate a shift in favor of Xavier Becerra, who is now the favorite to win. This comes as candidate Tom Steyer has seen his odds slide. Earlier polling had shown Steyer tied for the lead with Rick Hilton at 20%, with Becerra at 17%.