Democratic gubernatorial hopeful Xavier Becerra has lost some ground in a new California poll, giving Republican Steve Hilton a small boost as the race enters the final stretch toward November.
Becerra now has the support of 55% of likely voters, down from 61% in last month, according to a Berkeley Institute of Governmental Studies/Los Angeles Times poll.
Hilton, meanwhile, has edged up one point, from 36% to 37%, shrinking Becerra’s once-commanding 25-point lead to 18 points.
The poll was conducted Aug. 3–9 among 2,310 California voters considered likely to cast ballots in November.
Even with the drop, Becerra continues to hold a substantial…
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