Seven California gubernatorial contenders debate as early voting begins
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Updated · The Guardian · May 5
Seven California gubernatorial contenders debate as early voting begins
11 articles · Updated · The Guardian · May 5
The Los Angeles debate came as millions received mail ballots before the 2 June primary, with Xavier Becerra and Republican Steve Hilton tied at 18% in a recent party survey.
The race shifted after former congressman Eric Swalwell withdrew over sexual assault and harassment allegations he denies, while undecided voters fell from 24% in March to 14%.
Under California’s top-two primary system, Democrats hope Becerra’s rise prevents two Republicans advancing, as candidates clash over affordability, homelessness, immigration, wildfire response, insurance shortages and a budget shortfall.
Can any candidate fix California's housing, insurance, and budget crises, or are the problems too big to solve?
With a chronic budget shortfall, how will the next governor fund ambitious promises without further burdening California taxpayers?
As high costs drive an exodus from California, what is the master plan to restore the state's affordability?