US EditionCNN Sets May 5 California Governor Debate After Trump Backs Hilton
Trump’s endorsement boosted Steve Hilton as CNN set eligibility rules requiring $1 million raised and 3% support in two polls.
- CNN announced plans to host a California gubernatorial primary debate on May 5 at 6 p.m. Pacific time in the Los Angeles area, with moderators Kaitlan Collins and Elex Michaelson leading the event.
- Under California's "jungle primary" system, all candidates appear on the same ballot, with the top two vote-getters advancing regardless of party affiliation, creating a risk that two Republicans could advance if Democrats split the vote.
- To qualify for the debate, candidates must have "raised, contributed or loaned at least $1 million" and polled at least 3% in two state polls, with the eligibility window closing on April 27.
- President Trump endorsed Steve Hilton on Monday, a move that could shift the race's trajectory for the former Fox News host and fellow Republican Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco.
- California's influence on the global economy and progressive politics gives this race national significance, potentially impacting Gov. Gavin Newsom as he positions himself for a 2028 presidential run.
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CNN To Host California Governor’s Race Debate
YouTube@KTVN 2 News Nevada CNN thinks the California Governor’s race is worthy of national attention. The channel is hosting a debate with California’s candidates for governor. It’s a rare move for CNN to air a state debate, but it says the race is relevant to the country since about 1 in 8 Americans live in California. Also, the state’s jungle primary system allows for debate on a lot of issues that will resonate across America during a p…
California Gubernatorial Debate Scheduled for May 5 in Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES—A California gubernatorial primary debate will be held Los Angeles next month, offering voters a high-profile forum to hear directly from candidates in one of the nation’s most closely watched races. The two-hour debate on May 5 is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. and will air live on CNN, CNN International, and CNN en Español, with streaming available for subscribers, according to the network. Anchors Elex Michaelson and Kaitlan Collins…
CNN to host debate for crowded California governor's race
(CNN, KYMA) - CNN will host a debate next month for the candidates in California's governor's race. The debate will take place May 5 in the Los Angeles area, and will be moderated by CNN anchors Elex Michaelson and Kaitlan Collins. California's governor's race is a crowded one as there are currently eight candidates running: Republicans Steve Hilton Chad Bianco Democrats Katie Porter Eric Swalwell Tom Steyer Xavier Becerra Matt Mahan Antonio Vi…
CNN to host California gubernatorial primary debate in May
(Photo by Will Lanzoni for CNN / Courtesy image) CNN will host a California gubernatorial primary debate next month, positioning the event as a potential inflection point in a crowded race that has raised concerns among Democrats about a possible Republican breakthrough. The two-hour debate is scheduled for May 5 at 6:00 p.m. Pacific Time (9:00 p.m. Eastern Time), less than a month before the state’s primary, which will take place on June 2. The…
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Los Angeles TimesCNN will televise California gubernatorial primary debate in May
LOS ANGELES — CNN will host a California gubernatorial primary debate May 5. The two-hour debate will take place at 6 p.m Pacific time at a venue in the Los Angeles area that is yet to be determined. CNN anchors…
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