California gubernatorial frontrunners face off in high-stakes debate as early voting gets underway
Summary
Seven leading candidates for California governor met in a debate as early voting started for the state’s primary election. The race shifted after Eric Swalwell left amid allegations, with Xavier Becerra rising as a top Democrat and facing challenges from both Democrats and Republicans.Key Facts
- Seven frontrunners debated on Tuesday evening, hosted by CNN.
- The primary election started with many voters already having mail-in ballots.
- Eric Swalwell, a former Democratic congressman, withdrew due to sexual misconduct allegations, which he denies.
- Xavier Becerra, former Health and Human Services secretary, surged to a leading position among Democrats.
- Becerra and Republican Steve Hilton were tied at 18% in a recent California Democratic Party survey.
- Other notable candidates include Chad Bianco, Tom Steyer, Katie Porter, Matt Mahan, and Antonio Villaraigosa.
- The number of undecided voters dropped from 24% in March to 14%, showing increased voter engagement.
- Key debate topics include immigration, wildfire response, and the high cost of living in California.
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