Will Tom Steyer advance from the 2026 California Governor primary election?

“Steyer has money and name recognition, but he lacks strong polling traction and faces better-known Democrats plus a competitive field for California’s top-two primary.”

“Steyer has polled in low single digits in California's top-two primary, well behind frontrunners like Porter, Villaraigosa, and others. Unlikely to finish top two.”

“Tom Steyer is a wealthy activist but has low name recognition and polling support. In a crowded primary, he is unlikely to finish in the top two.”