California gubernatorial candidates begin televised debates as primary ballots go out
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Updated · The New York Times · May 5
California gubernatorial candidates begin televised debates as primary ballots go out
12 articles · Updated · The New York Times · May 5
The first debate airs nationally on CNN on Tuesday evening as voters across California start receiving ballots for the June 2 primary.
The governor's race to replace term-limited Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom remains unsettled after more than a year of campaigning, with no candidate taking clear control.
The election comes as Democrats face a turning point and Californians weigh high living costs, immigration raid fears and escalating climate-driven natural disaster risks.
Could California's crowded primary lead to an electoral upset, fundamentally challenging the state's long-standing political landscape?
With residents leaving over high costs, how will California's next leaders prevent a major economic and congressional power shift?
Amid federal deregulation, how will California independently fund its ambitious fight against climate change and worsening natural disasters?