High cost of living tops voter concerns, Becerra remains front-runner in governor's race, new poll shows

Los Angeles Times - Sep 24, 2026

As Californians prepare to elect a new governor in November, the top concern they want the new leader to prioritize is reducing the state's entrenched high cost of living, according to a new poll.

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