Coverage dated April 26, 2026 to April 28, 2026

Highlights from the CBS California Governor

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Top gubernatorial candidates met onstage at the CBS California Governor's Debate on April 28. Here are the highlights.

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  1. Nooz Hawk

    Dan Walters: First TV Debate in Race for Governor Mostly Bypassed California’s Serious Issues (opens Nooz Hawk)

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    There will be 61 names of would-be governors on the June 2 primary election ballot, but the top two finishers will — as certainly as anything can be in

  2. CBS News

    CBS News poll on California governor's race: What are primary voters looking for? (opens CBS News)

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    Ahead of Tuesday's debate in the California governor's race, it's still a wide-open contest, CBS News' latest poll finds.

  3. Los Angeles Times

    Commentary: A cheat sheet for the California governor debate: Here's what to watch for (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    Candidates in California's race for governor meet Tuesday for the second of three planned debates. Times columnists Gustavo Arellano, Mark Z. Barabak and Anita Chabria weigh in.

  4. The Santa Barbara Independent

    Candidates for California Governor to Appear in Second Debate on Tuesday (opens The Santa Barbara Independent)

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    The meetup between the leading eight competitors will be broadcast live on CBS stations and on apps and streaming services like YouTube.

  5. CBS News

    Highlights from the CBS California Governor (opens CBS News)

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    Top gubernatorial candidates met onstage at the CBS California Governor's Debate on April 28. Here are the highlights.

  6. KESQ Palm Springs

    Watch: Top candidates face off in CBS California governor's debate (opens KESQ Palm Springs)

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    KESQ Palm Springs's feed description

    Takeaways from the latest California governor’s debate Originally Published: 28 APR 26 22:36 ETUpdated: 28 APR 26 22:40 ETBy Arit John, CNN (CNN) — Eight candidates seeking to become California’s next governor met for an unwieldy debate Tuesday, where the candidates discussed their plans to make the…

  7. MyNorthwest

    California candidates for governor poised for latest TV debate with mail ballots about to go out (opens MyNorthwest)

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    LOS ANGELES (AP) — Eight candidates for California governor prepared for another televised debate Tuesday in a crowded, muddled race, with mail ballots headed

  8. Seattle Times

    California candidates for governor tangle in messy TV debate with mail ballots about to go out (opens Seattle Times)

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    Eight candidates running to become governor of California have lobbed heated criticism at each other in a chaotic televised debate.

  9. ABC 30 Fresno

    All 8 candidates for California governor clash in tense debate as Primary Election looms (opens ABC 30 Fresno)

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    All eight candidates for California's next governor squared off in a debate for the first time on Tuesday night as the Primary Election draws nearer.

  10. The Daily Signal

    Biggest Moments of Tuesday Night's California Governor's Debate (opens The Daily Signal)

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    California candidates faced off Tuesday night in the fourth major gubernatorial debate of the year. Here are the top 10 standout moments of the night.

  11. Los Angeles Times

    California governor candidates talk over one another in rapid-fire debate (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    Follow live updates, analysis, and highlights from the 2026 California Gubernatorial Debate at Pomona College. See how candidates like Xavier Becerra, Steve Hilton, and Tom Steyer address housing, crime, and the economy in real-time.

  12. CBS News

    Takeaways from the CBS California Governor (opens CBS News)

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    Top gubernatorial candidates faced off in the CBS California Governor's Debate at Pomona College.

  13. CNN

    Takeaways from the latest California governor’s debate (opens CNN)

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    Eight candidates seeking to become California’s next governor met for an unwieldy debate Tuesday, where the candidates discussed their plans to make the state more affordable and sought to gain ground in an unsettled field.

  14. Los Angeles Times

    Candidates for governor scrap in fiery debate that may grab voter attention, finally (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    Days before voting begins in California's June primary, top candidates running for governor clash in a debate hosted by CBS stations and Pomona College.

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