Democratic state Attorney General Xavier Becerra and former Fox News host Steve Hilton (R) participated in a debate on Wednesday as they compete to replace California Governor Gavin Newsom (D). The debate, hosted by CNN, lasted for one hour and covered topics including the economy, immigration, and healthcare. This was the first and only scheduled debate ahead of the election.
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Becerra and Hilton Debate Key Issues in California Governor Race
Xavier Becerra and Steve Hilton debated key issues in the race for California governor on October 1, 2026. The debate addressed topics such as the economy, immigration, and healthcare, and was hosted by CNN.
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