California governor debate gives first look at crowded crop in race to replace Gavin Newsom

California’s crowded governor’s race will take center stage Tuesday evening as some of the biggest contenders looking to ...

Tax billionaires, cut rents and other takeaways from California's first gubernatorial debate

Gov. Gavin Newsom, barred from running for reelection, still took heat Tuesday during the first debate in California's 2026 ...
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California Governor Race Heats Up As GOP Contenders Throw Down

California’s governor’s race heated up during its first debate, with GOP candidate Steve Hilton criticizing fellow Republican ...

No clear champion of cash payment reparations among Democrats in California gubernatorial race

Tony Thurmond emerged as the only California gubernatorial candidate with a clear reparations plan, promising loans for Black ...

Homelessness, taxes, and affordability take center stage in California gubernatorial debate

A crowded debate featuring six Democrats and one Republican on Tuesday night signaled a shift in California’s gubernatorial race, as candidates more aggressively trained their fire on term-limited Gov ...

California waits for a star to emerge in the 2026 race for governor

For the first time in more than a quarter-century, there is no prominent candidate running to be elected governor. A dozen ...

San Jose mayor, a frequent Newsom critic, jumps into the California governor’s race

San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan is jumping into the race to replace Gavin Newsom as governor of California. Mahan announced his bid ...

Too many Democrats running for California governor? Republicans see an opportunity

Crowded Democratic field in an open primary could see two Republicans face off.