Candidates for California governor tangle in testy debate with mail voting already underway
Summary
Seven candidates debated to become California’s next governor as mail voting began for the June 2 primary. The candidates discussed topics like gas prices, taxes, healthcare, and the high cost of living, with Republicans and Democrats sharply disagreeing on solutions and blaming different causes.Key Facts
- The debate featured seven candidates hoping to replace Governor Gavin Newsom, who cannot run for a third term.
- The event was broadcast on CNN and attracted a national audience.
- Republicans Steve Hilton and Chad Bianco criticized Democrats for worsening life in California over 15 years.
- Democrats Xavier Becerra, Katie Porter, Tom Steyer, Matt Mahan, and Antonio Villaraigosa focused on policy differences and called President Trump the biggest threat to California.
- The high cost of living, including gas prices over $6 per gallon, was a major topic.
- Becerra blamed President Trump and the war in Iran for rising gas costs.
- Hilton and Bianco said California’s higher gas prices are mostly due to state taxes and regulations.
- The primary election’s mail voting started as the candidates debated.
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