California candidates for governor tangle in messy TV debate with mail ballots about to go out
Eight candidates for California governor clashed in a chaotic televised debate marked by frequent interruptions and tense exchanges, just days before mail ballots are sent out. The debate highlighted divisions over issues like housing, wildfires, and the economy, with no clear frontrunner emerging. Candidates from both parties blamed each other for the state’s ongoing crises, while Democrats sought to differentiate themselves in a crowded field. The event underscored concerns that vote-splitting among Democrats could allow two Republicans to advance to the November general election.
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onCalifornia candidates for governor tangle in messy TV debate with mail ballots about to go outEight candidates running to become governor of California have lobbed heated criticism at each other in a chaotic televised debateByMICHAEL R. BLOOD Associated Press and SOPHIE AUSTIN Associated PressApril 28, 2026, 6:02 PM1:52From left, Tony Thurmond, Chad Bianco, Tom Steyer, Steve Hilton, Xavier Becerra, Katie Porter, Matt Mahan and Antonio Villaraigosa participate in a gubernatorial debate hosted by CBS LA at Pomona College in Claremont, Calif., Tuesday, April 28, 2026. (AP Photo/Jae C.
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