Democrat Xavier Becerra, Republican Steve Hilton face off in California governor's race

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

51% : Becerra has pledged to lower everyday costs while preserving California's clean energy transition.
47% : Hilton has argued that California's climate policies and regulations are a major reason for the state's high gas prices.
42% : He has proposed eliminating state income taxes on the first $150,000 of income, repealing the state gas tax, capping fees on new housing developments and incorporating 10 new cities to encourage more homebuilding.
38% : He's argued against Hilton's tax policies, saying they'd hurt average, everyday families.
8% : During their only one-on-one debate in September, Becerra criticized Hilton's tax proposals, arguing they would "make it harder for working families," while Hilton countered that reducing taxes would put more money in Californians' pockets.

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