The new statewide survey from the Public Policy Institute of California shows both Democratic candidates, gubernatorial nominee Jerry Brown and incumbent Sen. Barbara Boxer, leading in their races.
In the gubernatorial race: Brown 44%, Republican Meg Whitman 36%. In the previous poll from late September, Whitman had an edge of 38%-37%. The TPM Poll Average for the gubernatorial race gives Brown a lead of 47.3%-42.3%.
In the Senate race: Boxer 43%, Republican Carly Fiorina 38%. In the previous poll from late September, Boxer led by 42%-35%. The TPM Poll Average for the Senate race gives Boxer a lead of 47.0%-43.3%.
The survey of likely voters has a ±3% margin of error.
