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Emerson Polling
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Xavier Becerra, the former US Health and Human Services Secretary now running for California governor in 2026, is drawing mixed attention. An Emerson Polling survey shows him holding a 27-point lead over Republican Steve Hilton, yet the California Republican Party's editorial board has endorsed Hilton, calling Becerra an establishment figure. Commentary has also questioned Becerra's public presence, while his proposal for free midday electricity has been praised as progressive.
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Iowa's 2026 US Senate race is tightening, with Republican Representative Ashley Hinson facing Democratic challenger Josh Turek. The two met in their first debate, which drew fact-checking scrutiny from local media. A new poll suggests Turek is winning over some Trump voters, prompting discussion about whether the race could be more competitive than expected in a Republican-leaning state.