US EditionTakeaways from the latest California governor’s debate
The 90-minute CBS debate gave eight candidates a final chance to reach undecided voters before ballots start arriving, with housing and gas prices among the main issues.
- Eight California gubernatorial candidates gathered at Pomona College in Claremont on Tuesday for a 90-minute televised debate seeking to replace Governor Gavin Newsom.
- With mail ballots heading to voters in less than a week, 61 candidates qualified for the June 2 primary election ballot under California's open primary system, where the two highest vote-getters advance regardless of party.
- San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan dismissed former Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra's healthcare proposals, while former U.S. Rep. Katie Porter accused billionaire Tom Steyer of hypocrisy over past fossil fuel investments.
- Republican Steve Hilton leads the field with 16% support among likely voters, though a significant 26% remain undecided heading into the June 2 primary.
- President Donald Trump remains a focal point in the race, with candidates debating his influence and endorsements before reconvening for another televised debate on May 5.
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All 8 candidates for California governor clash in first complete debate as Primary Election looms
All eight candidates for California's next governor squared off in a debate for the first time on Tuesday night. It comes just days before ballots start landing in mailboxes.
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Santa Maria TimesCalifornia candidates for governor tangle in messy TV debate with mail ballots about to go out
Eight candidates running to become governor of California have lobbed heated criticism at each other in a chaotic televised debate. The evening was filled with interruptions, tense exchanges and verbal detours — even at times from moderators. Candidates sparred over…
California governor’s debate turns chaotic as candidates chase breakout moment
Eight candidates in California’s crowded gubernatorial race squared off Tuesday night, each hunting for a breakout moment just days before ballots begin landing in mailboxes. The contenders on the stage at Pomona College took part in an energetic, at times chaotic, 90-minute debate, with multiple moderators tagging in every 30 minutes and repeatedly warning they would cut microphones to keep order. Candidates often spoke over one another, griped…
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