CNN to host California gubernatorial debate ahead of November election
The hour-long event will be the candidates’ first one-on-one debate and will air without a studio audience on CNN.
- On September 30, Democrat Xavier Becerra and Republican Steve Hilton will face off in a nationally televised debate hosted by CNN in Burbank, moderated by anchors Dana Bash and Jake Tapper.
- To qualify for this stage, candidates raised at least $1 million and secured 15% support in two polls; Becerra and Hilton previously shared the stage during a CNN event last May.
- Following weeks of accusations from Hilton that his opponent was avoiding debates, Becerra promised on August 19 to participate in multiple forums, though Hilton remained skeptical of the commitment.
- As the state chooses a successor to termed-out Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom, voters will observe sharp contrasts on taxes and spending; California has not elected a Republican governor in 20 years.
- The debate occurs shortly before county officials begin mailing ballots; according to California Secretary of State Shirley Weber, early voting locations and ballot drop-off sites for the November 3 Election Day will become available starting October 5.
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Becerra, Hilton to debate in California governor's race days before voters receive mail-in ballots
Days before California voters receive their mail-in ballots, gubernatorial candidates Xavier Becerra, a Democrat, and Steve Hilton, a Republican, will debate in a nationally televised face-off.
California Candidates for Governor to Debate After All
“Days before California voters receive their mail-in ballots, gubernatorial candidates Xavier Becerra, a Democrat, and Steve Hilton, a Republican, will debate in a nationally televised face-off,” the Los Angeles Times reports. “After weeks of Hilton accusing Becerra of ducking debates, the nationally televised, hour-long CNN event — without a studio audience — will give millions […]
CNN To Host Debate Between California Gubernatorial Candidates Xavier Becerra And Steve Hilton
California gubernatorial candidates Xavier Becerra and Steve Hilton will meet for a debate later this month, a nationally televised event hosted by CNN. The event will take place at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT on Sept. 30 at the network’s studios in Burbank, with Jake Tapper and Dana Bash serving as moderators. Becerra and Hilton previously shared the stage in primary debates, including a CNN event last May that was moderated by Kaitlan Collins and E…
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