“Becerra’s campaign currently leads over Trump’s handpicked candidate in California.”

By Xavier Becerra (@XavierBecerra) · Posted 16 Sep 2026 · checked 31 Oct 2026 · 85% confidence

What they posted

We’ve got the lead over Trump's handpicked candidate. California, we’re ahead but the race isn’t over. Join me in working hard to finish this fight strong. 👇 https://t.co/BTcmiiwjKh https://t.co/bcgVu2mP28

Why it's Truth

Polls from PPIC, UC Berkeley IGS, Emerson College, and others around and after the September 16, 2026 post date (e.g., PPIC Sept 4-10: 60%-38%; Berkeley IGS: 58%-33%) confirm Becerra's lead over Trump-endorsed candidate Steve Hilton; multiple independent Tier 1-3 sources (LA Times, CalMatters, NY Post) report consistent double-digit leads with no contradictions.

Sources

• Los Angeles Times
• New York Post
• AP News
• Reuters
• CalMatters
• New York Post
• UC Berkeley Institute of Governmental Studies
• ABC7 Los Angeles