EDITOR’S NOTE: Follow CNN’s live coverage of the California gubernatorial primary debate here. The top seven contenders in a crowded and highly competitive race to become California’s next governor ...

Ahead of the June 2 primary, seven of the top candidates are confirmed for a two-hour televised debate.

As ballots start arriving in mailboxes this week, seven of the leading candidates for California governor will take to the stage for back-to-back debates this week, with the first one occurring ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. CNN will host California’s primary debate May 5, bringing competing candidates from both parties under the state’s ...

Follow live updates, analysis, and highlights from CNN's 2026 debate between California governor candidates. See how candidates, including Xavier Becerra, Steve Hilton and Tom Steyer, take on the ...

Seven candidates will try to convince voters that they’re ready to govern the world’s 4th-largest economy. Here’s what to know and how you can catch it. Most people think of California as the home of ...

Seven candidates are participating in CNN’s California gubernatorial primary debate. We’ll also be covering election results ...

Republicans Chad Bianco and Steve Hilton, along with Democrats Xavier Becerra, Matt Mahan, Katie Porter, Tom Steyer and ...