Will Matt Mahan’s entrance shake up leaderless gubernatorial race?

Early voting for California’s gubernatorial primary is less than four months away. Yet, even after a year of campaigning, the polls suggest that its anyone’s race to win.

Indeed, according to a survey from David Binder Research, Republican Chad Bianco (17%) led, but the Riverside County Sheriff was just 3-points ahead of fellow Republican Steve Hilton, with Katie Porter and Rep. Eric Swalwell – both Democrats – tied at 11%. 

The real story, however, is not who is currently in position to advance from the top-two primary.