The recent debate among candidates for California's gubernatorial race highlighted the intense competition following Gov. Gavin Newsom's term limits, with Democrats Xavier Becerra and Tom Steyer facing criticism over their past records and proposed policies, while Republicans Steve Hilton and Chad Bianco focused on attacking Democratic positions without engaging in direct conflict with each other. #CaliforniaPolitics #PrimaryElection #Debate2024 #US
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The sexual assault allegations against Eric Swalwell rattled the race.
The debate at East Los Angeles College in Monterey Park, Calif. , aired on CNN just as California began a month of early voting for the June 2 primary election.