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California's woes at the center of debate among leading candidates for governor
Candidates clashed over homelessness, taxes and kids’ social media use as Democrats tried to separate in a race with no clear front-runner.
- On Wednesday, six leading California gubernatorial candidates debated at KRON Studios in San Francisco, seeking advantage in a chaotic race with more than 50 names on the ballot.
- California's primary rules allow the top two vote-getters to advance regardless of party, fueling Democratic fears that a crowded field could result in two Republicans reaching the November general election ballot.
- Republican Steve Hilton and Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco criticized the state's homelessness record, with Hilton saying "Everything has taken us in the wrong direction," while candidates debated restricting social media for children under 16.
- Following U.S. Rep. Eric Swalwell's exit from the race, former state controller Betty Yee dropped out and endorsed billionaire Tom Steyer, while Becerra gained backing from Democratic Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas.
- Mail ballots will be sent to voters early next month in advance of the June 2 primary election, determining which candidates advance to the November general election in the state's wide-open gubernatorial contest.
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Candidates in the race for California governor answer questions during a debate on April 22, 2026, in San Francisco. (Group photo by Jason Henry/Associated Press) A televised debate among six of the leading candidates for California governor on Wednesday highlighted stark partisan divisions on issues ranging from homelessness to taxes, as Democrats sought to differentiate themselves from one another in a chaotic race without a clear frontrunner.…
Major Candidates for Governor Squared Off in San Francisco
YouTube@NewsNation The candidates for governor squared off last night in San Francisco. Four Democrats and two Republicans who are polling above five-percent were invited to participate. Republicans Steve Hilton and Chad Bianco both argued California’s problems are the result of Democratic Party politicians. Democrats Tom Steyer, Katie Porter, Matt Mahan and Xavier Becerra all said they would fight the Trump White House. The next debate i…
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California's woes at the center of debate among leading candidates for governor
Six leading candidates for California governor are jostling for advantage in a chaotic race with no clear leader. Four Democrats and two Republicans took the stage Wednesday for a televised debate. The race is the first time in a generation…
California’s downfalls at heart of debate among leading candidates for governor
LOS ANGELES — A televised debate among six leading candidates for California governor on Wednesday underscored sharp partisan divides on issues from homelessness to taxes, while the Democrats sought to distinguish themselves from each other in a chaotic race with no clear leader. It’s the first time in a generation that California has a wide-open contest for the heavily Democratic state’s highest office, with more than 50 names on the ballot. Ma…
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