Leading contenders for CA governor meet for final debate before votes are counted

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Friday, May 15, 2026 5:05AM
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SAN FRANCISCO (KABC) -- The leading contenders in the race for California governor gathered for a debate Thursday for the sixth and final time before votes are counted.

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The televised debate took place in San Francisco where the seven candidates tried to win over undecided voters before the June 2 primary. This comes as mail voting is already underway.

The candidates held nothing back Thursday night in an all-out fight to become one of the top two moving on to the November election.

The debate touched on several topics such as housing and climate. It kicked off with an issue many Californians struggle with: affordability.

Katie Porter, Chad Bianco, Antonio Villaraigosa, Xavier Becerra, Matt Mahan, Steve Hilton and Tom Steyer at a debate hosted by CBS Bay Area and San Francisco Examiner, May 14, 2026
Katie Porter, Chad Bianco, Antonio Villaraigosa, Xavier Becerra, Matt Mahan, Steve Hilton and Tom Steyer at a debate hosted by CBS Bay Area and San Francisco Examiner, May 14, 2026
(AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez, Pool)

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