CALWIRE Elections & Polling Report (Thursday, August 20, 2026)

California

Xavier Becerra won’t be pinned down on policy
Xavier Becerra considers it just being careful — though his critics could call it being noncommittal. Unlike his Republican oppone... — CalMatters

Xavier Becerra gets to play it safe in the race for governor, and he isn’t making promises
What would Xavier Becerra, a 35-year veteran of Democratic politics, do as California governor? He’s still not saying. — CalMatters

Attorney General Bonta excels at self-promotion but buries legal losses that cost California
Rob Bonta has sent nearly 500 press releases this year. But he has been quiet about California's payouts for lost or settled court... — CalMatters

Federal

Americans' drinking remains at record low: poll
Americans' drinking remains at historically low levels with a survey released Thursday reporting the lowest levels of alcohol cons... — The Hill

Sanders endorses Nixon in Florida Senate race
Progressive Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) is backing Florida state Rep. Angie Nixon (D), who notched an upset victory in Florida's S... — The Hill

A fake poll fooled the LA mayor’s campaign. It’s a ‘wake-up call’ for other politicians
A fake poll showing Karen Bass leading LA's mayoral race fooled journalists and her campaign, raising fears about betting market f... — CalMatters

Another polling firm comes under fire for 'falsified data' on Florida primary
A major polling tracker announced Thursday it would suspend its use of data from a pollster after it discovered evidence that the...

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