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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Final California Governor Debate Gets Personal
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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.
California gubernatorial candidates debate affordable housing
In a debate ahead of the June governor's primary election, candidates including Republican Chad Bianco and Democrats Tom Steyer and Xavier Becerra, weighed in on making housing more affordable across the state of California.
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.
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