Leading Candidates for California Governor Face Off in Another High-Stakes Debate
The one-hour event drew five Democrats and two Republicans as candidates pressed affordability, immigration and public safety before the June 2 primary.
- On Wednesday, May 6, seven California gubernatorial candidates gathered in Los Angeles for an NBC4 and Telemundo 52 debate, seeking to distinguish themselves ahead of the June 2 primary election.
- Following a heated CNN matchup on Tuesday, this event marked the second of two consecutive nights of debates where candidates sparred over state affordability and political leadership.
- Data shows a tight race, with Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra and RepublicanFormer Fox News host Steve Hilton tied at 18% support among likely voters.
- Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco and Hilton blamed California's "one-party rule" for the state's affordability crisis, while Democrats focused on internal policy differences.
- The primary election will determine the two candidates advancing to the November runoff, as mail-in ballots are already circulating.
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Testy Debate Among Governor Candidates
Seven candidates hoping to become California’s next governor faced off during a heated debate Wednesday night, sparring over issues ranging from crime and homelessness to the economy and immigration. Republicans Steve Hilton and Chad Bianco shared the stage with Democrats Xavier Becerra, Matt Mahan, Tom Steyer, Katie Porter, and Antonio Villaraigosa. The candidates frequently interrupted one another while defending their records and criticizing …
Final California Governor Debate Gets Personal
The final televised debate before California's June 2 gubernatorial primary put seven candidates on stage in Los Angeles on Wednesday, but produced no clear breakout moment. Instead, it underscored deep divides over housing, taxes on the ultra-wealthy, and immigration, while highlighting personal tensions that could shape the final stretch of...
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California governor candidates face off on key issues. Watch Wednesday’s debate.
Seven top-polling candidates in California’s crowded governor’s race will meet for a debate in Los Angeles on Wednesday, each aiming for a breakout performance with voting already underway for the June 2 primary election.
The debate reflected a polarized contest under the “open primary” system, where the two most voted candidates will appear on the November ballot
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