In the first nationally televised debate for the 2026 California governor's race, seven candidates engaged in fierce exchanges to distinguish themselves ahead of the primary election, with Xavier Becerra facing significant scrutiny over his involvement in a corruption scandal and the candidates debating issues such as a proposed billionaire tax, single-payer health care, and personal accountability in their political records. #CaliforniaElection #GovernorsDebate #2026Candidates #US
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5 Takeaways From the California Gubernatorial Debate
Seven candidates sparred in the first nationally televised debate in the 2026 California governor's race. Many tried to launch attacks in a last-ditch effort to gain ground on their opponents.