Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) has emerged as the front-runner in the race to claim the Democratic nomination in California ’s gubernatorial race, dethroning former Rep. Katie Porter (D-CA), according to a poll released Thursday.

Swalwell joined a crowded field of Democratic candidates vying to succeed Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) in late November, months after Porter declared her candidacy in March.

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The survey from Emerson College Polling and Inside California Politics found Swalwell holds support from 12% of voters, while 11% back Porter.

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