Opinion polls show no front-runner in California gubernatorial race
A new poll shows there is no front-runner in the California gubernatorial race, with several prominent candidates still in close quarters heading into the primary.
Another California gubernatorial debate is scheduled for Tuesday, April 28, nearly a week after the leading gubernatorial candidates brought up homelessness and California’s gas tax in separate debates.
Californians will soon receive their ballots for the June primary election, and it will be a key opportunity for voters to decide which of the two gubernatorial candidates will advance to the November election.
The debate will be held at Pomona College’s Bridges Auditorium in Claremont, in partnership with CBS News California, the Office of Asian Pacific American Public Affairs, and Pomona College.
Here’s what you need to know about it.
What time is the California gubernatorial debate?
The debate will begin at 5:30 PM PDT and continue until 7:00 PM PDT.
Which candidates will be attending?
According to Pomona College, the candidates appearing in the April 28 debate are:
- Xavier Becerra
- Chad Bianco
- steve hilton
- matt mahan
- katie porter
- Tom Steyer
- tony thurmond
- Antonio Villaraigosa
According to Pomona College, “all actively campaigning candidates listed on the ballot and receiving at least 1% support in both the Emerson College and Los Angeles Times/University of California, Berkeley polls were invited to participate in the debate.”
How to watch the California gubernatorial debate
CBS stations in San Diego, Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, San Francisco, Sacramento and Fresno will broadcast the debate, according to CBS News. You can also stream the debate on CBSLA.com, CBSSacramento.com and KPIX.com.
The debate will focus on “critical issues shaping the state’s future, including public safety, housing and the economy,” according to CBS. Pomona College said voters will hear from candidates on issues such as “affordability, environmental policy and immigration.”
When is the next California gubernatorial debate?
CNN will host a two-hour debate in the Los Angeles area on May 5th.
When will you vote for California Governor?
Californians will vote in the primary election on June 2nd, and the two candidates with the most votes will advance to the general election on November 3rd.
When will I receive my primary election ballot?
All active registered voters in California will receive a ballot for the primary election. Election authorities will begin mailing out ballots by May 4.
Paris Barraza is a reporter covering Los Angeles and Southern California for the USA TODAY Network. please contact her pbarraza@usatodayco.com.
