Democrat Newsom Has Comfortable Lead Over Republican Cox In Gubernatorial Race
Opportunities for John Cox to pick up support over Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom before the November election also appear to be limited, with just 9 percent of likely voters saying they were undecided.
Los Angeles Times:
New Poll Finds Newsom Has Healthy Lead Over Cox In California Governor's Race — And Fewer Voters Are Undecided
Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom has a dominant lead over the wealthy Rancho Santa Fe businessman John Cox in the race for California governor, according to a new poll by the Public Policy Institute of California. Opportunities for Cox to pick up support before the November election also appear to be limited, with just 9% of likely voters saying they were undecided. (Willon, 7/25)
Sacramento Bee:
Newsom Leads Cox By 24 Points In PPIC California Governor Poll
Despite holding a 24-point lead, Newsom’s team played down the poll. “Our campaign isn’t taking anything for granted, and we will continue to work hard to get our message out between now and Election Day,” spokesman Nathan Click said in a statement. (Koseff, 7/25)