Leading California governor candidates spar in first debate as topsy-turvy race heats up
Six candidates clashed over homelessness and cost of living crisis in first debate since Eric Swalwell’s exit – with a clear frontrunner still yet to emerge
Six candidates vying to become the next governor of California sparred on Wednesday in the first debate since the already topsy-turvy race was plunged into upheaval by the sudden collapse of former congressman Eric Swalwell’s campaign after https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/apr/14/eric-swalwell-sexual-assault-accusation">sexual assault and misconduct allegations.
With a clear frontrunner still yet to emerge, the unusually wide-open race to replace the outgoing governor Gavin Newsom in the heavily Democratic state has left nearly a https://emersoncollegepolling.com/california-2026-poll-april/">quarter of voters undecided ahead of the 2 June primary.
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