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CNN to host California gubernatorial debate ahead of November election
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By Piper Hudspeth Blackburn, CNN (CNN) — CNN will host a California gubernatorial debate later this month, just weeks before Election Day as voters in the nation’s most populous state decide who will succeed Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom.
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The debate will take place on September 30 at 9 p.m. Eastern and will be moderated by CNN anchors Jake Tapper and Dana Bash. The event will take place in Southern California, the outlet confirmed.
Days before California voters receive their mail-in ballots, gubernatorial candidates Xavier Becerra, a Democrat, and Steve Hilton, a Republican, will debate in a nationally televised face-off.
By Piper Hudspeth Blackburn, CNN (CNN) — CNN will host a California gubernatorial debate later this month, just weeks before Election Day as voters in the nation’s most populous state decide who will succeed Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom.
California gubernatorial candidates Xavier Becerra and Steve Hilton will meet for a debate later this month, a nationally televised event hosted by CNN. The event will take place at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT on Sept.
Democrat Xavier Becerra and Republican Steve Hilton will finally square off on the debate stage after weeks of sniping over whether the Dem frontrunner was ducking his GOP rival.
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