A new poll released by the California Democratic Party in the final weeks of the governor’s campaign shows Republican Steve Hilton and Democrat Xavier Becerra holding leading positions. Both outlets report that the race is tightening, with Democrats expressing concern about the possibility of being shut out of the governor’s contest as the June primary approaches. The Los Angeles Times reports that the poll indicates Hilton and Becerra are the two candidates most likely to emerge after the June primary, suggesting reduced separation between the top contenders compared with earlier polling. The New York Post characterizes the same development by stating that Becerra remains in first place in the new poll while Hilton’s standing improves, tightening Becerra’s lead. Taken together, the coverage centers on the poll’s finding that the top two candidates are Hilton and Becerra and that their positions are converging, shaping expectations for who could advance after the June primary. The reports reflect current campaign dynamics but do not provide additional polling figures or methodological details in the excerpts provided.