California Poll: Harris Leads Hypothetical Gubernatorial Primary, 50% of Voters Think She Should Not Run
*Emerson Polling
A new Emerson College Polling/Inside California Politics/The Hill survey of the June 2026 primary election for governor finds 31% of those who plan to vote would support former Vice President Kamala Harris were she to enter the race. Former Representative Katie Porter follows with 8%, while 4% support Republican Riverside Sheriff Chad Bianco. Thirty-nine percent are undecided. Without Harris on the ballot, Porter’s support increases to 12% and Bianco holds 4%. A majority (54%) are undecided without Harris on the ballot.
