The latest poll in California’s governor race Friday shows Democratic former U.S. Health Secretary Xavier Becerra maintaining his lead and a tightening contest for second place between Republican former political commentator Steve Hilton and billionaire Democrat Tom Steyer that raises the specter of a GOP wipeout in Tuesday’s primary.

Marana is used to placid local politics, but the town, in a congressional swing district held by Juan Ciscomani, has been convulsed by two national issues, A.I. and immigration detention.

Latest polls show no clear frontrunner in Governor's race ahead of CA primaries

Latest 2024 National Presidential Election Polls

Second place is a toss-up in the race to be California's next governor.