A new poll reports that Democrat Xavier Becerra holds a large lead over Republican Steve Hilton in California’s governor race ahead of Election Day. Coverage centers on the size of the gap and what voters emphasize when thinking about politics and the economy.

Courthouse News and The Hill both describe a roughly 27-point advantage for Becerra, citing the poll’s results among likely voters and underscoring that the race is close to its end date. New York Post also highlights that the gap remains very wide, framing it as “stretching” with only two weeks remaining.

Across the outlets, the focus stays on the poll numbers and the competitive outlook, with limited additional campaign detail. One outlet adds a note about voters’ economic concerns being linked to President Donald Trump, while the others concentrate more directly on the lead itself and the timing of the election.