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April 22, 2026

California Governor Candidates Prepare for Key Debate

  • The debate features four Democrats, including Katie Porter and Tom Steyer, and two Republicans, Steve Hilton and Chad Bianco, amid a chaotic race with no clear leader.
  • Democrats fear that a crowded field could allow two Republicans to advance to the November election, a potential disaster for the party.
  • Recent turmoil includes U.S. Representative Eric Swalwell exiting the race due to sexual assault allegations, and former controller Betty Yee dropping out and endorsing Steyer, while Xavier Becerra received an endorsement from Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas.

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